Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
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"What will ultimately happen to those affected will be determined after another panel sits on their case."
— Dr Munir Bature , Executive
"He would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th."
— Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie , Celebrity
"Chimamanda had sent a legal notice to Euracare, claiming that her son’s death was caused by medical negligence and professional misconduct."
— Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie , Celebrity
Key People
Atinuke Uwajeg is the Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pediatric Hospital.
Prominent Nigerian author known for her award-winning novels.
Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital.
Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pediatric Hospital.
Doctor and husband of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Dr. Ivara Esege is a medical professional and the husband of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Dr Munir Bature is the publicity secretary for the Nigeria Medical Association.
Anesthesiologist alleged to have made errors during the treatment of Nkanu.
Anaesthesiologist involved in the medical procedure related to the case.
Medical Director at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital.
Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital.
Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi is the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos.
Dr. Ivara Esege is a medical professional and the husband of Chimamanda Adichie.
Legal representative of the Adichie-Esege family in their pursuit of justice.
Anesthesiologist at Euracare Hospital.
Tunde Majekodunmi is the Medical Director at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital.
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The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three senior doctors following allegations of medical negligence connected to the death of Nkanu Esege, the 21-month-old son of celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel suspended Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other medical professionals after establishing a prima facie case of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital defended two of its clinical staff members who were suspended following an investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Nigeria’s medical regulatory authorities have suspended three senior doctors from medical practice following the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other doctors over findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, and two others over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) investigation panel has suspended Euracare’s medical director and two doctors over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son.
Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital defended two of its clinical staff members who were suspended following an investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie.
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