Martha Okorie
Martha Okorie was a patient who became a pivotal figure in a landmark Supreme Court case in Nigeria, where the court upheld her fundamental right to refuse medical treatment based on her religious beliefs, specifically her refusal of blood transfusions as a Jehovah's Witness. Her case highlighted the importance of individual rights and religious freedoms within the Nigerian legal system.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 140,231 | $448,000 | 305$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 140,231 | $448,000 | 305$ |
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Nigeria:
Martha Okorie lost her life after refusing a blood transfusion based on her religious beliefs.
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