The Digest:
Euracare Hospital in Lagos has announced it has commenced a detailed internal investigation following allegations by author Chimamanda Adichie that "criminal negligence" at the facility led to the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The hospital expressed its deepest sympathies while stating that some public reports contain inaccuracies.
Key Points:
- Euracare Hospital has launched an internal investigation into the care provided to Chimamanda Adichie’s son.
- The probe follows Adichie’s public allegation of “criminal negligence” by an anesthesiologist.
- The hospital extended its “deepest sympathies” to the Adichie family.
- It stated that some reports about the incident “contain inaccuracies.”
- Euracare described the child as “critically ill” upon referral from two other pediatric centers.
- The hospital said its team provided care per established clinical protocols.
- It noted the child passed away less than 24 hours after arriving at their facility.
- The hospital is committed to transparency and supporting the grieving family.
Sources: PM News, Vanguard
