- Anaesthetists say they are monitoring Chimamanda’s son’s death
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The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists has broken its silence on claims of medical negligence following the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s young son, stating that the matter is under observation pending further information.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, the National President of the Society, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, confirmed that the body is aware of the allegations and is watching how events unfold.
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Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of the award-winning novelist and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, reportedly died on January 7 after a brief illness. A family statement released through GLG Communications described the loss as devastating and appealed for privacy.
However, days after the announcement, reports emerged alleging that medical negligence at a private hospital in Lagos may have played a role in the child’s death. Sources claimed the toddler was undergoing medical procedures ahead of a planned evacuation to the United States when he passed away.
Reacting to the claims, Prof. Mohammed explained that the hospital involved would likely begin its own internal investigation by reviewing medical records and interviewing staff involved in the treatment.
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“The hospital concerned is expected to examine both oral and documented evidence. Patient records, whether manual or electronic, will be reviewed,” he said.
He added that an independent investigative panel could also be set up if the family decides to formally pursue the allegations.
According to him, such an investigation would focus on verifying professional registration, assessing compliance with approved medical procedures, and determining whether negligence contributed to the incident.
“At this point, we are waiting for more verified information before making further comments,” Mohammed stated.
