Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence after son’s death
Lawyers for Adichie and her husband serve Euracare hospital with legal notice after death of 21-month-old
TL;DR
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old twin son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died on January 6th.
- Adichie accuses Euracare hospital in Lagos of medical negligence, citing an alleged overdose of sedative by an anaesthesiologist.
- Lawyers for Adichie and her husband have served the hospital with a legal notice demanding CCTV footage, monitoring data, and medical records.
- The hospital denies medical negligence, stating its staff provided care in line with clinical protocols.
- The Lagos state government has ordered an investigation into the matter.
- The case highlights issues within Nigeria's healthcare system, including a low doctor-to-patient ratio and underfunding.