Iroko TV CEO, Jason Njoku, has expressed his thoughts following the tragic death of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, highlighting the shortcomings of Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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The news of Junior Pope’s sudden passing due to drowning in a river in Anam, Anambra state, has deeply saddened many.
During a live Instagram session, Stanley Ontop, a crew member of the late actor, shared that despite being taken to a hospital, Junior Pope did not receive adequate emergency care due to a lack of oxygen supply, leading to his unfortunate demise.
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Jason Njoku’s response reflects the frustration with Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure. He emphasized the precarious situation faced by individuals in Nigeria during medical emergencies, stating, ‘Just know, when you are living in Nigeria, anything emergency medical-related that happens, you are essentially in the hands of God.’
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Goke Adebisi wrote: “I heard UK and Canada are much worse. We have a lot of private Healthcare clinics who offer good service.”
theadventuremakeup said: “Not a lie at all. How can a hospital not have oxygen? Sometimes, it’ll be blood. Wetin you come get?”
cheta_chukwu_ noted: “For Europe ordinary say their citizen break down for road 2 minutes ambulance don show”
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