Why Nigeria’s healthcare system needs regulation – Toyin Lawani

Fashion designer Toyin Lawani has called for the regulation of Nigeria’s healthcare system following her bad experience with a Lagos-based hospital.

Lawani, on Instagram, alleged that she suffered complications from spine surgery due to negligence, stating that the hospital prioritises profit over patient care.

She advised Nigerians who can afford it to seek medical treatment abroad, citing concerns about the country’s healthcare standards.

“Nigeria’s health care system needs regulation. Anybody from abroad can have money and open a hospital in Nigeria as a business & do as they wish.

“Most of the doctors there are not even permanent doctors. They come to perform surgeries and go. If you have health issues in Nigeria, if you have your money, run ooooo,” she said.

Her call for reform follows similar allegations by author Chimamanda Adichie, who accused the Euracare hospital of negligence in her son’s death.

“But seeing @chimamanda_adichie’s story today triggered me to speak up so that so many people can be saved,” she added.