Nigerian doctor Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has voiced his concerns about the alarming state of healthcare centers in Nigeria.
In a video released today, he showed the crumbling facility of a primary healthcare center in the country.
He emphasized that these centers, where women should feel safe during childbirth are in deplorable conditions, posing serious risks to both mothers and their newborns.
He criticized the severe lack of essential medical supplies that could improve the delivery experience.
One health center staff member disclosed that when women come to give birth at night, they often rely on the light from their phone flashlights due to power outages.
He urged the Nigerian government to prioritize the rehabilitation of primary healthcare centers, stating:
“Our leaders can do better. The primary healthcare centers are the bedrock of our healthcare.”
He further stressed that this issue extends beyond the medical community; it’s a challenge that all Nigerians must confront together.
As the video continues to circulate, netizens have flooded the comment section with a wave of reactions.
Here are some reactions from netizens:
@myhairven: 😫😫😫this is so painful to watch
@veronicasdaughter: Terrible doesn’t even begin to describe this
@thenancynwosu: Someone uses that bathroom? A human being? 😭
@onaderuopeyemi: Imagine where you welcome a new baby to the world 😢😢😢
@olamidetm: Sad. The Primary health care centers have been neglected over the years.
