Patients also lieA medical laboratory scientist in training at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Ifuhemi Olotu, warned that patients’ dishonesty could complicate diagnosis and treatment. Fraudulent surgeries for profitA Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Arinze Onwumelu, alleged that some medical practitioners in Nigeria falsely diagnose patients with appendicitis and perform deceptive surgeries to make quick money. Neglect of lab testsThe National President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Dr Casmir Ifeanyi, warned that the continued neglect and suppression of medical laboratory services in the country was costing lives and worsening the already fragile health system. “The challenge in Nigeria is that within the health system, the managers continue to undermine medical laboratory diagnosis. “I’m a lawyer, but I understand that there are procedures for laboratory tests and conducting surgeries.

Source: Punch March 06, 2026 23:35 UTC