‘Viral FCM Abuja video should spark healthcare reform’
Dr Douglas Okor, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Health Reform Advocate, says the viral video on the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja has triggered a much-needed national debate on healthcare delivery, empathy, and the urgency for leadership reforms in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Okor stated that […]
Dr Douglas Okor, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Health Reform Advocate, says the viral video on the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja has triggered a much-needed national debate on healthcare delivery, empathy, and the urgency for leadership reforms in Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Okor stated that the incident should serve as a wake-up call for comprehensive reforms across governance and healthcare administration.
“My response to the recent FMC Abuja video is that, while it may be a sensational social media episode, I hope it becomes an opportunity for reflection.
“We need transformational leaders, starting with office holders, who understand that healthcare is a core socio-political priority,” he said.
Okor emphasised that healthcare must be treated as a key indicator of good governance, with reform efforts cascading from federal leadership down to institutional management, frontline workers, and the general public. (NAN)