A Nigerian man, Chuck, recently shared a heartbreaking story on X (formerly Twitter) about his friend who died from a heart attack. The tragedy occurred because the hospital where his friend was taken did not have a defibrillator. This device is essential for applying an electric current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat during emergencies.

Chuck narrated this incident in response to a post discussing why people often become more critical of Nigeria after moving abroad. This story highlights the dire consequences of inadequate medical equipment in Nigerian hospitals and the urgent need for improvements in the healthcare system.

The loss of Chuck’s friend serves as a grim reminder of the critical importance of having properly equipped medical facilities. It’s a call to action for better healthcare infrastructure to prevent such avoidable tragedies in the future.