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About Us
A world-class and compassionate healthcare institution, will be located in Ogun State, Nigeria, modeled with vision of integrating cutting-edge medicine, cost efficiency, and a faith-based healing approach. This document presents the complete plan—from concept and feasibility to the investment opportunity that is designed to become a blueprint for healthcare excellence in Africa.
Our Why: A Story of Purpose and Passion
Erhime Badejo, MD, MSN
Though I was born in the U.S., I was raised in West Africa, where I experienced firsthand the devastating consequences of inadequate healthcare. A defining moment in my childhood shaped my destiny.
At just 10 years old, my paternal grandmother came to visit for the summer. One morning, as the sun blazed across the sky, my siblings and I realized something was wrong—Grandma had not yet woken up.
As the oldest child, I took the brave step of informing our neighbors, hoping someone would know what to do. After hours of waiting, a local doctor finally arrived—too late. He confirmed that my grandmother had passed away, likely from a diabetic coma.
The Questions That Changed My Life
- Could I have done something to save her?
- Why did it take so long for the doctor to arrive?
- Would she have lived if she had been in a hospital?
This painful experience could have left me with a lifelong scar of regret, but instead, it ignited a fire in me—a passion for healthcare. I learned that suffering can be transformed into purpose.
This moment became the catalyst for my journey into medicine, guiding me toward a dream: to build a world-class hospital where no one has to suffer due to lack of access, delays, or inadequate medical infrastructure.
That dream is now a reality. Rapha Haven Health City is my response to that childhood pain—a place where healing meets compassion, where luxury healthcare coexists with a commitment to uplifting disadvantaged communities.
Tolu Badejo, MBA-MIS
In the diaspora, whenever Nigerians gather—whether in their homes, workplaces, places of worship, or elsewhere—the conversation often turns to Nigeria. And what frequently follows is a lament, a deep frustration over why Nigeria continues to lag behind in developing key sectors to match nations of similar size and potential.
One of the most pressing concerns is the healthcare sector, where there is widespread discouragement over the country’s inability to build world-class infrastructure comparable to those in other societies. Nearly every Nigerian knows someone—a family member, a friend, or a neighbor—who has lost their life due to inadequate or nonexistent healthcare services. These tragic stories flood social media, serving as constant reminders of the urgent need for reform.
However, I believe it is time for Nigeria to make a bold statement in healthcare. We have seen significant advancements in other sectors, such as residential development and the oil and gas industry, with projects like the Dangote refinery reshaping the landscape. Now, the same level of commitment and innovation must be directed toward healthcare.
As the world shifts focus inward, with many nations prioritizing their own interests, Nigeria must recognize that the time to act is now. Strengthening our healthcare system is no longer a choice—it is a necessity. The moment for decisive action has arrived, and we must seize it to create a healthier, more resilient Nigeria.