Chinonso Egemba

Biography

Dr. Chinonso Egemba, better known to millions as Aproko Doctor, is a Nigerian medical doctor, health advocate, and actor who has revolutionized how health information is consumed in Africa. After earning his medical degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, he began practicing in 2016, but he soon realized that many hospital visits could be prevented with better education. To be honest, his genius lies in his "Aproko" (gossip/information) persona—using humor, storytelling, and Pidgin English to break down complex medical jargon into "health nuggets" that actually stick with people. His journey took a deeply personal turn in late 2022 when he revealed he had been battling a brain tumor (Craniopharyngioma) that temporarily left him blind in one eye. After successful surgery, he used his own recovery as a teaching moment, becoming an even more vocal advocate for early diagnosis and empathetic care. As of 2026, he is no longer just a "social media doctor"; he is a healthcare mogul. He is the founder of The 100K Club, which crowdsources funds for medical emergencies, and the lifestyle brand Healthy Threads. He has also successfully pivoted into Nollywood, using film as a tool for advocacy in movies like Strain and his own produced short films like Stitches.

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