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“Some Doctors Perform Fake Appendectomy For Fast Money” – Canada-Based Nigerian Doctor Makes Explosive Claim. A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, identified as Zo, has stirred massive controversy after alleging that some doctors in Africa carry out fake appendectomy procedures just to make quick money.According to him, certain medical practitioners allegedly tell patients they have appendicitis, take them into the operating theatre, but do not perform any real surgery. He further claimed that these patients later relocate abroad — to countries like Canada, the United States, or parts of Europe — and when they eventually undergo a genuine appendectomy, medical examinations reveal surgical scars from a supposed earlier operation that never actually happened.The claim has sparked heated debate across social media, with many Nigerians questioning the credibility of the allegation and demanding evidence.⚖️ A Very Serious AccusationIf true, such an act would amount to:Medical fraudCriminal assaultGross professional misconductViolation of patient rightsIn Nigeria, doctors are regulated by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), which has the authority to investigate and discipline erring practitioners, including suspending or withdrawing licenses.
Can This Even Happen?Medical experts note that a standard appendectomy — whether open surgery or laparoscopic — leaves visible scars. It raises questions:How would a scar appear if no real surgery was performed?Wouldn’t hospital records, imaging, and pathology reports expose the truth?Why have there been no major prosecutions or publicized cases of such a scheme?While healthcare challenges exist in many developing countries, branding an entire region’s medical professionals as unethical without concrete proof is a sweeping generalization that many find troubling.
Nigerians React: The allegation has divided opinion:Some say corruption exists in every sector and such misconduct is possible. Others insist the claim unfairly tarnishes the reputation of thousands of hardworking Nigerian doctors who risk their lives daily in underfunded hospitals.
The Bigger Question is this an isolated allegation, or is there documented evidence to back it up?Until verifiable proof emerges, the claim remains just that — an allegation. However, it has once again brought conversations about medical ethics, accountability, and patient protection in Nigeria to the forefront.What do you think? Could this really be happening, or is this an overblown accusation?
