Tragedy in Nigeria: Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child Die After Hospital Allegedly Demands ₦500,000 Deposit Before Treatment
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A pregnant woman in labour has died after reportedly being denied medical care at a private hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit.
Her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared their ordeal in a viral video, showing his desperate attempts to keep her conscious. He revealed that they were turned away despite pleading for emergency care.
“Private hospitals in Nigeria… They drove us out like they don’t care,” he lamented.
Referred to a general hospital in Epe, she passed away before they could arrive. The incident has sparked public outrage online.