A pregnant woman in labor tragically passed away after a hospital denied treatment due to a ₦500,000 deposit requirement. Despite being referred to another facility, she did not survive. The incident has sparked outrage, with calls for justice and a review of healthcare policies in Nigeria.
A pregnant woman in labor tragically passed away after being denied treatment at a hospital in Nigeria due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The incident, which has sparked outrage on social media, occurred when the woman, identified as Kemi, was in critical condition and being transported to the hospital by her husband. In a distressing video that went viral, the husband is heard pleading with his wife to stay strong as they desperately sought medical attention.
The couple initially arrived at a hospital, but staff refused to provide treatment, citing the inability to pay the large deposit. Despite being referred to another hospital, the woman did not survive the journey, leaving her husband devastated. The video, shared widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained traction, with many online users expressing their horror and anger at the hospital’s refusal to treat the pregnant woman. Commenters called for justice and demanded an investigation into the hospital's practices.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about the healthcare system in Nigeria, particularly the issue of hospitals demanding upfront payments before providing urgent care. It also raises important ethical questions about the balance between medical care and financial capability. As the video continues to circulate, calls for accountability and improved healthcare policies are growing louder.
