A Nigerian assistant surgeon has generated widespread discussion on social media after posting a photo that captured a striking moment during a surgical procedure—she was seen using a phone torchlight due to a sudden power outage in the operating room.
The incident was shared by the X (formerly Twitter) user @mama_rokky, who proudly revealed her role in the surgery. Her post, which has since gone viral, included a photo from the operating room showing her assisting with what appeared to be an animal surgery while holding a phone torchlight to provide illumination.
In her caption, she expressed excitement, writing: “I WAS THE ASSISTANT SURGEON TODAY!! 😊”. The image revealed a moment during the stitching phase of the procedure, where the only source of light was a mobile phone torch, highlighting the challenging conditions under which many Nigerian medical professionals operate.
The use of a phone torchlight in such a critical setting caught the attention of many users online, who voiced concern and amazement at the ingenuity and dedication shown in the face of infrastructural setbacks.
Reacting to the increasing buzz, she responded by saying: “This is Nigeria! I don’t know why most of you are surprised!”, a statement that sparked even more commentary about the state of Nigeria’s healthcare and power supply systems.
As the story gained traction, it sparked a flurry of mixed reactions across social platforms. Some users expressed admiration for the resilience of Nigerian healthcare workers, while others voiced shock and concern over the lack of basic medical infrastructure in the country.
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