Lota Chukwu ‘Comments’ On Twitter Medic Aproko Doctor’s Method Of Giving Medical Advice On Social Media

Lota Chukwu reacted to a tweet by renown medic, Aproko Doctor whose real name is Egemba Chinonso Fidelis.
Aproko Doctor is known for giving candid medical advice which bothers on healthy lifestyle in funny and relatable ways, to his over 350,000 followers on Twitter.

He took to Twitter on May 10th to gave medical advice, writing;

You add salt to white rice
Add it to everything
You use all the seasoning in your noodles pack
Even add salt to dodo before you fry
Continue.
I hope you know that excess salt can lead to hypertension and Africans are more at risk?
Better save money for new kidneys and heart
— Aproko Doctor™ (@aproko_doctor) May 10, 2020

This tweet triggered a comment from the Nollywood actress who quoted the Doctor’s tweet asking;

I honestly would like to know why you Drs on the TL use this tone tbh. And the last line, is it necessary? https://t.co/l6bJERR61i
— Lota Chukwu Elixir (@TheLotaChukwu) May 11, 2020

In his reaction, Aproko Doctor taught her on the reason behind his approach to dishing out medical advice. He wrote:

There is a reason my handle is named “Aproko Doctor”
While I was in medical school, a lot of patients kept coming back to the hospitals in worse states. One reason; they do not understand the urgency of their conditions even after listening to the doctor’s advice https://t.co/fQIJI29qVS
— Aproko Doctor™ (@aproko_doctor) May 11, 2020

Aproko Doctor’s elaborate breakdown of his method of dishing out medical tips triggered many reactions, which led to his followers celebrating and thanking him for advice over the years. Some even shared testimonies of how helpful his health tips have been.

See some reactions below;

Aproko Doctor isn’t the first doctor to try educating people about their health on Twitter.
You noticed him cos his style is effective & suitably tailored for a Nigerian audience most of whom are not complaining about it.
It offends you yet you’ve not blocked or muted him
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) May 11, 2020

I think it is a characterization he(they) take on when dishing out health advice. Because most of TwitterNG understand banter.
There’s a reason his name is Aproko Doctor.
Maybe read the tweets in that manner and you’d understand that no malice lies in them for most part.
Cheers!
— Saint Tempestina. (@TheSibbyl) May 11, 2020

Public Health Education is a complex science. One of the most effective & proven health education strategies is using culturally appropriate language. This is why @aproko_doctor is a success. Because he understands how to grab Nigerians attention using our cultural lingo & tone.
— Dr. Ann Amuta (@amuta_ann) May 11, 2020

Lota will be alright.
She said it like she was tired of them talking like that. I can’t be the only one who sensed the disgust in her question, talking about “a tone”. Leemao
— Efam Harris™ (@iefamharris) May 11, 2020

If @aproko_doctor doesn’t do the things he do on here i.e breakdown all health topics so every average Tom,Dick&Harry can understand I wonder what most people would do. There are people who legit stopped/reduced their soda intake,eat more fruits,reduced late night eating etc…
— Shonnie (@shonnes) May 11, 2020

Drink water
Don’t abuse antibiotics
Finish your dose
Don’t struggle with rats at 10pm
Don’t hold shit
Reduce salt intake
Don’t add salt to dodo
Eat a fruit
Wash pillow case
Ear wax is not bad, stop cotton bud..
Stuffs i picked from @aproko_doctor ‘s TL. I relate with your tweets
— Oludipe (@Oludipe1) May 11, 2020

There was someone choking at a mall somewhere in Nigeria, no first aid.
Someone came to the scene, pulled up a thread once made by Aproko Doctor on how to save a person in such situation. The steps were taken and the person’s life was saved.
That’s the quality of his tweets!
— The African Millennial ❁ (@tomiwale_) May 11, 2020

Many of you know deep in your hearts that this man has enlightened you about a whole lot of things beneficial to “your” health but you just choose to be an ingrate. Dear @aproko_doctor ,thank you for taking time to educate us pic.twitter.com/8BZTMgiSXN
— _darkchocoe (@darkchocoe) May 11, 2020

All of a sudden @aproko_doctor isn’t teaching the right way , the FRSC tells you overspending KILLS. It’s psychology when you think of the consequence you avoid the cause of the problem.
It’s a branch of emotional marketing you people should use the data you are using to
— Sexologist (@thesanasi) May 11, 2020

Center for Communication and Social Impact took the opportunity to announce that Aproko Doctor has been appointed as their ambassador.

We congratulate our Talent, Aproko Doctor today as he just recently got signed as an ambassador with Center for Communication and Social Impact @CCSImpact
Congratulations as you continue providing relatable information to Nigerians and Africans @aproko_doctor pic.twitter.com/P9X7dwNAN2
— Black Bamboo Media (@blackbamboong) May 11, 2020