Nigeria’s medical council has provisionally suspended the director of a private hospital and two other doctors following the death of the 21-month-old son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of twins, died on 7 January after complications arose during preparatory medical procedures at Euracare Hospital in Lagos. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) investigation panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital over the child’s management.
The three doctors have all been suspended from practising medicine pending the determination of their cases by a disciplinary tribunal. Dr Munir Bature, publicity secretary for the Nigeria Medical Association, confirmed the suspensions to the BBC. “What will ultimately happen to those affected will be determined after another panel sits on their case,” he said.
He added that they could permanently lose their licences. Butare encouraged Nigerians to report any perceived wrongdoing by medical personnel so the council could intervene.
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