Nigerian Businesswoman in US Scared to Return Home After Mother’s Death Due to Healthcare Failure
A Nigerian businesswoman based in the US, whose name was withheld for security reasons, has expressed fear about returning to Nigeria, citing the country’s inadequate healthcare system as a significant factor in her mother’s death.
The healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria is severely underdeveloped, with a shortage of medical professionals and essential drugs, leading many to rely on alternative medicine due to high costs and limited access to quality care.
This situation has prompted concerns about the safety and wellbeing of individuals seeking medical treatment in Nigeria, contributing to the apprehension felt by expatriates considering a return home.
She highlighted severe underfunding, lack of essential medical supplies, and a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals due to widespread brain drain as critical issues plaguing the system.
The economic challenges exacerbate these problems, leading to high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to care, ultimately resulting in poor health outcomes for many Nigerians
