DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i06.067

Pages: 1301-1304

Military health plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of soldiers, their families, and the broader population. It encompasses various aspects of healthcare and is an integral part of national health systems. This study aimed to provide a descriptive cross-sectional analysis, spanning one year, by examining hospitalization records, reference sheets, and discharge bulletins. Methods: To gather the necessary data, a comprehensive collection sheet was created, encompassing sociodemographic variables, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The data were entered and analyzed using Microsoft Word 2016 and IBM SPSS Statistics software. Results: Among the study participants, males accounted for the majority at 60%, with the age group of 61 and over being the most represented. Internal medicine and neurology were the dominant specialties, respectively comprising 35.8% and 27% of cases. Encouragingly, a significant 83.1% of patients showed improvement and were discharged, while a 6% fatality rate was observed. Furthermore, noteworthy advancements were made in the technical infrastructure, including the establishment of a dialysis unit and an operating theatre.