The Public and Private Sectors Must Collaborate For Progress | Thriving Naija Medics | Ep. 4

What does it actually take to build something real in Nigerian healthcare? Not just survive the system, but refuse to let it shrink you? From the 2014 resident strikes to training in California, coming back to Lagos, and quietly building a private surgical practice without owning a full hospital. They get into the licensing process for a private blood service, the mentors who actually showed up, and the colleagues who used institutional power to shut people down. Just an honest conversation about what it costs to keep building anyway. This episode covers: Building a private specialist practice in Lagos without owning a full hospital Navigating blood service licensing and regulation in Nigeria The 2014 resident strike and what it did to doctors who stayed Ego, power, and why some people in the system actively fight progress What real mentorship looks like when it actually works Don't forget to subscribe for more interesting conversations on the Thriving Naija Medics. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #NextHematologyMedicare #Podcast #DrSadePopoola #ThrivingNaijaMedic #HealthKraft