By Justus Adejumoh
Copyright independent
Nigeria’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has once again reaffirmed his faith in the power of innovation and divine grace. During a recent visit to Save A Life Mission Hospital in Port Harcourt, a health institution that has redefined medical standards in Nigeria, and has captured the attention and admiration of many for its world-class standards and innovative integration of technology into healthcare delivery.
Speaking to journalists during his visit, Ekeh revealed that on the invitation of Dr. Richard Okoye, he had tried to schedule a visit for over two years but was constrained by time. “When I finally stepped in, I knew this was no ordinary hospital,” he remarked. “Once you enter, you find an ecosystem built on innovation, technology, and passion for saving lives. With innovative ideas from hospitals like Save A Life, AI and God, I am confident I will live up to 120 years.” I live a healthy lifestyle and hardly fall ill. However, my experience today has profoundly strengthened my belief that our nation possesses global capacity to define its future, all while trusting in God.
Ekeh’s praise for Save A Life Mission Hospital was unequivocal. Despite acknowledging that the building’s exterior might not immediately reflect its capabilities, he emphasized that the interior houses world-class technology and medical equipment that rivals international standards. “This hospital operates with an integrated database system and competes favourably with global healthcare institutions,” he noted, highlighting the facility’s commitment to technological excellence.
Save A Life Mission Hospital is today regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost digitally advanced healthcare institutions. While many other health facilities across the country still depend on conventional practices, Dr Richard C. Okoye, the chairman of Save A Life Group, has designed a hospital fully powered by technology. Every detail, from patient records to diagnostics, is integrated into a seamless digital database, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and reliability comparable with top hospitals in Europe and America.
Ekeh described Dr. Okoye as a “miracle doctor,” not simply because of his medical expertise, but for his unwavering commitment to solving Nigeria’s healthcare challenges through innovation. According to him, the hospital’s digital systems can improve health outcomes by over 60% while eliminating inefficiencies that drive Nigerians abroad for medical care.
Dr. Okoye has consistently emphasized that the future of healthcare in Nigeria requires more than building physical infrastructure; it demands the digitalization of healthcare solutions. True to his philosophy, Dr. Okoye has moved beyond rhetoric to action. His company has developed groundbreaking health technology tools that are revolutionizing healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
His team has developed digital tools that replicate the expertise of key healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab scientists, radiologists, and physiotherapists. These innovations can deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions while cutting down on time they spend on routine cases, enabling them to devote greater attention to research and critical medical priorities.
Among the hospital’s cutting-edge innovations is a digital sugar level monitoring system. This tool tracks a patient’s glucose levels and sends instant alerts to consultants for timely intervention. What makes these innovations particularly remarkable is their accessibility and cultural sensitivity. They function effectively in rural areas with limited or no medical doctors and unreliable power supply. Furthermore, they operate in local languages including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa, ensuring that language barriers don’t prevent Nigerians from accessing quality healthcare.
Ekeh’s visit reinforced his belief in Nigeria’s untapped potential. “Nigerians can lead anywhere in the world,” he asserted. He emphasized that with common sense and technology, the country possesses all the capacity needed for success. His optimism extends to his personal longevity expectations, believing he will witness Nigeria’s transformation into a thriving nation during his anticipated 120-year lifespan.
Save A Life Mission Hospital embodies more than a medical facility; it represents a blueprint for the future of healthcare in Nigeria. Under Dr. Okoye’s visionary guidance, it stands as the nation’s foremost digitalized hospital, proving that world-class medical services are both achievable and sustainable on Nigerian soil. This pioneering model serves as a compelling call to action, urging corporate organizations, as well as federal, state, and local governments, to partner with Save A life to deliver quality, cost-efficient healthcare to citizens nationwide.
