Nigeria has demonstrated the potential of technology to transform healthcare delivery after a surgeon in Lagos reportedly remotely operated on a patient in Abuja.
Senator Ned Nwoko disclosed the development in a post on his X account on Monday, describing it as an example of what African innovation can achieve.
“Nigeria has just shown what African innovation can look like: a surgeon in Lagos remotely operated on a patient in Abuja,” Nwoko wrote.
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He said technological advancement should not only be focused on improving speed and convenience but should also help expand access to quality healthcare.
“Technology should not only make life faster. It should make quality healthcare accessible to more Nigerians,” he added.
The reported procedure highlights the potential of remote medical technology to connect patients with specialised healthcare professionals regardless of geographical location.
The development also underscores the growing role of digital technology and advanced medical systems in addressing access to specialised healthcare in Nigeria.