The Digest:
Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has served Euracare Hospital a legal notice, alleging medical negligence led to her son’s death. This story explores the anguish of parental loss and engages urgent questions about accountability in private healthcare.
Key Points:
- Adichie and partner Dr. Ivara Esege allege critical lapses during procedures for their 21-month-old son.
- The Lagos State Governor has ordered a probe into the incident at the private facility.
- A detailed legal notice cites breaches in anaesthetic care, monitoring, and patient transfer protocols.
- Key allegations include inappropriate sedation dosing and inadequate resuscitation equipment.
- The parents demand all medical records and evidence preservation within seven days.
- The child’s aunt, a physician, publicly disputed the hospital’s statement on protocol adherence.
- Failure to comply will lead to full legal action against the hospital and staff.
Sources: Arise Tv
