The Silent Ward is a story about a Nigerian physician who is struggling to make ends meet by working long hours, on low wages, and trying to maintain dignity in a dysfunctional health system. It shows the strength, devastation, and silent sacrifices of physicians who have more than medicine on their shoulders, working in overcrowded wards through vivid experiences. This is not merely an account of one career, but that of survival in a location where passion is put to the test day after day. It delves into the reasons behind such departure not due to greed, but in pursuit of respect, permanence and promise of a better future.
Survival
Dystopian
Psychological
Grief
Family
Journey
Betrayal
Battle
Coming of Age
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (4.8) (32)
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length16 mins
Publish dateSep 29, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
6Chapter 6
2Chapter 2
7Chapter 7
3Chapter 3
8Chapter 8
4Chapter 4
9Chapter 9
5Chapter 5
10Chapter 10
About the author
Dr Stephen Adetoye
Nigerian physician Dr. Adetoye Dotun followed a unique path to medicine. At the Federal University of Technology in Akure, he first pursued an engineering degree. While Ukraine was at war and he had to deal with the chaos, he left engineering to pursue a medical degree there. His life experiences such as fleeing across borders, studying under sirens, and helping in war-damaged clinics have impacted his writing and artistic output. Dr Adetoye has a strong interest in resilience, global health, and human welfare. View all audiobooks by Dr Stephen Adetoye
