Nigeria: The Woman Who Saved the Country

22 August 2014
opinion

If you ask the little kid nearby about his ambition, you'll perhaps have an idea of what he's about to say. He'll likely mention to you that he wants to become a doctor before he changes his mind again and again. It's one thing: Being a doctor has a lot of allure. The prestige it carries and of course medical profession is the only profession that nearly shares that attribute of a 'saviour' with the God almighty.

But the appeal that medical profession has comes with its hazards. For instance, doctors often treat you with a smile, but they may have concerns about your hacking and coughing. Interestingly, the ethics of the profession says carry on with your duty.

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