Urgent help for a caesarean section.

When a doctor says it has to be a CS, there is little time to argue about money. In private hospitals a caesarean section often costs several hundred thousand naira, so families raise it in pieces. Many people post part of the cost on AbegNa, since requests go up to ₦100,000, and gather the rest from family.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦150,000 to ₦1,500,000
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When this happens

  • The doctor says the baby is in distress and a CS must happen today.
  • You planned a normal delivery and were told at the last minute it must be surgery.
  • The surgery is done and you are still owing a big part of the bill.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for a caesarean section, up to ₦100,000, in your own voice.
  2. Share. Your request becomes a card for WhatsApp, Facebook and X.
  3. Receive. People give what they can. 0% commission. It goes to your own bank account.

Other places to try

Federal free caesarean initiative

The federal government announced free emergency caesarean sections for eligible poor women in public hospitals through the national health insurance system. Ask at a federal or state hospital whether you qualify.

NHIA or state health insurance

Enrolled women can get caesarean care covered or reduced at accredited hospitals.

Hospital social welfare unit

Social workers in teaching hospitals can sometimes help reduce the bill or arrange time to pay.

Family, church and cooperative

Most families raise a CS bill from several people. A clear amount helps everyone know what to give.

Questions about a caesarean section

How much does a caesarean section cost in Nigeria?

In private hospitals a CS often costs ₦300,000 to ₦1,500,000, and more with complications. Government hospitals are usually cheaper, from about ₦150,000.

Can I raise the full cost on AbegNa?

AbegNa requests go up to ₦100,000, so most people ask for part of the bill and raise the rest from family and other sources.

Is there free caesarean section in Nigeria?

The federal government has introduced free emergency CS for eligible poor women in public hospitals, linked to national health insurance. Ask your hospital if you qualify.

Is the money a loan?

No. Everything given on AbegNa is a gift with no repayment.

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