This practice has compromised the trust in Nigeria's healthcare system, prompting those who can afford it to seek treatment abroad.
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Anita Sunday said her friend suffered a similar fate after being diagnosed with appendicitis in one of the public hospitals in Abuja.Mrs Sunday said that many patients have often been advised to seek medical treatment abroad if they can afford it. It was only when she was transferred to the National Hospital and her identity as a journalist was recognised that her case received the attention it warranted.
“I remember some years ago when he saw me, he told one of his colleagues that this was the lady I forgot to do an FBC on before the biopsy,” she said. This mass exodus has created significant challenges for Nigeria’s healthcare system, including a shortage of skilled personnel, which in turn has contributed to issues like misdiagnosis and wrong prescriptions.
He, however, blamed the situation on the fact that many laboratories were poorly equipped while most machines were outdated and poorly maintained. This, he said, is done by increasing salaries, improving the infrastructure of healthcare facilities, and ensuring that necessary medical equipment and drugs are readily available.
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