Teenage content creator Abiba Saka, popularly known as Anti Abiba, has revealed that her brother died 48 hours after her family took him home from the hospital because they could no longer afford his treatment.
In an emotional video, Abiba described how her family exhausted its savings, borrowed money and accumulated debts while trying to save his life. Despite their efforts, they could not afford to keep him in the hospital once their money ran out.
“I lost my brother 48 hours after we brought him home from the hospital because we ran out of money to continue his treatment,” she said. 
“We borrowed, we spent our life savings and we went into debt trying to save him. We did everything we could, but the moment we went broke, we could no longer afford to keep him in hospital.”
Abiba said her family could not afford even a few additional days of treatment. They eventually took him home, where he died two days later. The loss has prompted her to question Nigeria’s healthcare system and the financial burden families face when loved ones need medical attention.
“I have come to realise that Nigeria is becoming a place where your chance of survival depends on how much money you have,” she said.
Anti Abiba Criticises Nigeria’s Healthcare System
The content creator expressed frustration over what she described as inadequate healthcare provision and the government’s failure to invest sufficiently in the sector.
According to her, families living in poverty often struggle to access treatment, while those who can afford medical care risk sinking into debt to save their loved ones. She became emotional as she described the pain of losing her brother and the expectation that grieving families should eventually move on.
Abiba also criticised the political class, arguing that discussions about the forthcoming presidential elections appeared to overshadow the struggles of ordinary Nigerians. She questioned who would speak for families who could not afford essential medical treatment.
“If you are poor, even your right to fight for your life becomes a privilege,” she said.
“People are dying, families are going into debt, and everyone expects us to move on as if nothing is happening. Meanwhile, everyone already talks about the next election.”
“Who will speak for average Nigerians, for families who cannot afford to keep their loved ones alive? Something is terribly wrong with this country, and we cannot keep pretending that everything is fine,” she added.
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Family Struggled to Afford Basic Hospital Care
Abiba also recounted the difficulties her family encountered while her brother received treatment.
She said she had to fight to secure a hospital bed for him. The family also had to pay for essential supplies, including the gloves medical staff used during his treatment. According to her account, the hospital eventually referred them to another facility, saying it could not continue treating him without payment.
Her account highlights the financial pressure that medical emergencies can place on families without sufficient resources to cover hospital bills.
For Abiba, the experience has become more than a personal tragedy. It has fuelled questions about access to healthcare and whether a family’s financial circumstances should determine its ability to obtain life-saving treatment.
Her brother’s death has left her grieving while drawing attention to the difficulties families face when they cannot afford continued medical care.
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Story written by Oluwatoyin Ololade, edited by Sola Sanusi.
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