Urgent help for a hospital deposit.

Many private hospitals ask for a deposit before they admit or operate, even in an emergency. Raising it at night or on a weekend is hard when everyone you call is also short. AbegNa lets you post the amount and share it with people who can send something quickly.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦20,000 to ₦500,000
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When this happens

  • The doctor says your brother needs admission but the deposit must be paid first.
  • Your child needs surgery and the hospital wants half the cost upfront.
  • You were referred to a bigger hospital and they want a deposit at the gate.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for a hospital deposit, 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

Government hospital emergency unit

Public hospitals are generally expected to give emergency care first. Ask for the emergency unit directly if a private hospital turns you away.

Hospital social welfare unit

In teaching and general hospitals, social workers can sometimes help a patient start treatment while payment is arranged.

NHIA or state health insurance

If the patient is enrolled, show the card. Enrolled patients usually pay less or nothing at accredited hospitals.

Questions about a hospital deposit

How much do hospitals ask for as a deposit?

It varies widely. Small clinics may ask ₦20,000 to ₦50,000, while private hospitals in big cities can ask ₦200,000 to ₦500,000 before surgery or ICU care. You can ask AbegNa for up to ₦100,000 of it.

Can a hospital refuse emergency treatment because of a deposit?

The National Health Act says no one should be refused emergency treatment for any reason, but deposits are still often demanded. If you are refused, go to a government hospital or ask to see the medical director.

How fast can I get money on AbegNa?

Once people give, you can withdraw after your BVN or NIN and a live selfie are checked. Paystack pays to your own bank account.

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