Would You Trust a Nigerian Public Hospital? | The 77 Percent

Nigeria’s healthcare system is under pressure — and cosmetic surgery is exposing some of its biggest problems. This week on The 77 Percent Street Debate, we look beyond the growing demand for procedures like BBLs and ask what they reveal about healthcare in Nigeria. From underfunded facilities and limited access to care to weak regulation and concerns about patient safety, the challenges go far beyond beauty surgery. For some, cosmetic procedures are about confidence, self-expression and choice. But when clinics operate without proper oversight and patients face serious risks, who should be held responsible — doctors, clinics, patients or the government? And what would it take to make Nigeria’s healthcare system safer and more accessible for everyone? 01:16 Abubakar recounts wife's fatal surgery error 02:13 Senior sister case goes viral, doctors suspended 02:41 Public rates Nigeria's health system a 4/10 03:28 Aliya warns of 210 bn naira budget, only 36 m released 04:21 Moyo describes costly admission and power outages 05:25 Negligence, accountability and political will 06:17 Doctor rates system 6.5/10, pointing out gaps 07:39 Ubong discusses brain drain, low pay, equipment shortages 08:26 WHO doctor‑patient ratio versus Nigeria's reality 11:04 Legal perspective: MDCN tribunal and malpractice penalties 12:29 BBL cosmetic surgery risks and regulatory vacuum 14:23 How to verify a doctor's MDcn licence 16:01 Abuja Declaration budget gap and new cosmetic health policy 19:23 Presidential‑style reforms: education, funding, rights, accountability 20:11 Learning from other African health systems – primary care focus 21:09 Right‑to‑health push and low insurance coverage 22:34 Doctor’s three‑point plan: demand, funding, system strengthening Enjoyed this video? Check out more on our channel: Join the conversation of our latest Street Debates : https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLKkuo... Are you crazy about Science? Then you don’t wanna miss THIS! :    • I made plastic that melts in nature — here...   Find all our latest videos here! :    / @dwthe77percent   ----- #DWAfrica #the77percent ----- 77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on YouTube, and on the following platforms: facebook.com/dw.africa instagram.com/dw_the77percent dw.com/77 dw.com/africa