Dr. Chinonso Egemba, populary known as Aproko Doctor, an Nigeria health influence has revealed why he had his brain tumour surgery in Nigeria and refused suggestions by friends and well wishers to have the surgery overseas.
On his social media platforms on Monday morning, Egemba opened up about his health issue with Craniopharyngioma, which means brain tumour.
In a series of tweets, however, he further revealed that he believed in the Nigeria health-sector and is dedicating his life to see the country’s health-sector succee
He posted the picture of the doctor who operated on him, he wrote “It was Dr. Tayo Ojo, a neurosurgeon here in Nigeria that did the surgery. So many people persuaded me to leave the country to get the surgery done, but something kept me back here because I still had trust in us. We just need more investment in our health sector.
“Education, health. For me… those are the two systems any Nation needs to succeed. I’m dedicating my life to seeing that they succeed in our country Nigeria. I hope you see it too.”
As an health influencer, he has used his videos to educate people via his social media platforms, about health related matters and life changes that can improve and maintain good health.
He is also the Executive Director of the 100kClub, a non-profit organisation that lends medical support to Nigerians who need health assistance.
He has also won numerous awards for his health advocacy in the country’s social media space.