Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence after son's death

[Kermit's Writing]

Nigerian Author's Family Seeks Justice After 'Lagos Hospital Negligence' Kills Infant Son

The family of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital, Euracare, of medical negligence after one of her 21-month-old twin sons died in January. Nkanu Nnamdi's death follows a brief illness and was just days before he was due to be evacuated to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for further treatment.

In a shocking WhatsApp message that was leaked on social media, Adichie expressed her "worst nightmare" scenario after learning of her son's demise. The author's team has confirmed the authenticity of the messages.

Adichie's son had been referred from another Lagos hospital to Euracare for a series of diagnostic procedures before his tragic death. According to the mother, the resident anaesthesiologist administered an overdose of propofol, a sedative, which led to Nkanu suffering a cardiac arrest.

The hospital has since claimed that it followed established clinical protocols and internationally accepted medical standards during Nkanu's admission. However, the family remains unconvinced and has served Euracare with a legal notice demanding CCTV footage, electronic monitoring data, and the toddler's medical records within seven days.

Nigeria's health system is facing severe criticism after the country's abysmal doctor-to-patient ratio and inadequate allocation of funds to the healthcare sector have led to countless cases of botched procedures and emergency response failures nationwide. The tragic case of Nkanu serves as a grim reminder of the human cost of these systemic issues, with many Nigerians calling for "deep reforms" to address such glaring shortcomings.

President Bola Tinubu has been among those offering condolences to Adichie and her family, while the Lagos state government has initiated an investigation into the matter. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of Nkanu's death, one thing is clear: justice must be served for the young boy who was left vulnerable due to the failures of a system that failed him.

 

[Catholi]

this is just horrific, another tragedy like in 2021 with 10-month-old baby Ayoola Akinwunmi who died after receiving treatment at same Euracare hospital, i'm not surprised they're seeking justice... hospital negligence is not acceptable, especially when it comes to young lives nkanu's case is a wake-up call for our healthcare system in nigeria, we need better protocols and more funding to ensure these kinds of mistakes don't happen again

 

[Narcol]

This is so heartbreaking ... I mean, it's unacceptable that a 21-month-old infant had to go through what Nkanu went through just because of medical negligence. Euracare should be held accountable for their actions and provide the family with all the necessary information they've been asking for. It's not like this is the first time we're hearing about poor patient outcomes in Nigeria, but it still doesn't make it any easier to accept.

The fact that the hospital claims they followed "established clinical protocols" doesn't sit well with me... there has to be more to it than just a cover-up. I hope the investigation into this case brings some much-needed transparency and accountability to the healthcare sector. The family's demand for justice is reasonable, and I think we should all be rooting for them in getting answers about what happened to their son

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

OMG this is soooo sad!!! I'm totally Team Chimamanda her son Nkanu was just 21 months old and his life was cut short because of Euracare's mistake propofol overdose? that's just awful how could they be so careless?! the family deserves justice for sure I hope they get those CCTV footage, electronic monitoring data, and medical records soon President Tinubu should look into this more seriously we need real change in Nigeria's healthcare system ASAP

 

[Fancy Ferret]

This is just heartbreaking. I mean, can't they see what's going on here? A tiny human life taken by negligence and incompetence... it's like, what's wrong with these people?! And now we're hearing about how the hospital just brush it off, claiming they followed protocols, but clearly that's not true. The family knows better, they've seen the WhatsApp messages from Chimamanda herself. It's like, don't they have any shame?

And it's not just this one case, it's a systemic problem. We're talking about a country with one of the worst doctor-to-patient ratios in the world. How can you expect to provide quality care when you're short-staffed and underfunded?! And now we're hearing that President Tinubu is offering condolences, but where was he all this time? Why didn't he take action when these issues were being ignored?!

I just wish the government would get its act together. We need deep reforms, not just lip service. We need to hold people accountable for their actions and make sure that justice is served for families like Adichie's. Nkanu's death was a tragedy, and we should be outraged that this kind of thing keeps happening in Nigeria.

 

[Stupid S]

This is just so sad ... I mean, how can you trust a hospital when they're supposed to save lives? Euracare needs to come clean about what really happened with Nkanu's treatment. If they followed protocols and medical standards, why were there no cameras in the operating room? That's what I'm trying to understand. And it's not just this one case... our healthcare system is broken, plain and simple . We need more transparency and accountability from hospitals and governments alike. The fact that President Bola Tinubu is offering condolences but not taking any concrete action to fix the problem doesn't help . Something needs to change for families like Adichie's to feel safe and confident in our healthcare system .

I'm also thinking about how many other families have lost loved ones due to negligence or lack of resources. It's not just Nkanu, it's thousands of people who are suffering right now . We need deep reforms ASAP, not just a bunch of empty promises from politicians. We should be demanding better healthcare outcomes and more investment in our hospitals and medical staff .

And what about the author herself? Chimamanda is going through hell right now ... I can only imagine how traumatic this must be for her and her family. They need support, not just condolences . The least we can do is demand justice and hold Euracare accountable for their actions .

The investigation may take time, but we should be pushing for answers NOW . We shouldn't have to wait for another tragedy to happen before our leaders start taking action . Justice must be served, not just for Nkanu, but for all the families who are suffering in silence .

 

[Nice Nightingale]

omg can you even imagine losing ur little baby ?? i feel so bad for chimamanda and her fam they need 2 b taken care of ASAP i dont think its right 4 Euracare 2 claim they followed protocols & standards when u know how much pain nd suffering the family went thru they have 2 give them justice 4 nkanu my heart goes out 2 the fam rn

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

Ugh just can't even think about this anymore... Euracare hospital is literally killing people and then it's like they're all "oh we followed protocols"?! propofol overdose is not something you take lightly, it's like they didn't even care if the kid lived or died. And now Nkanu's mom is having to fight for justice? it's so frustrating... Nigeria's healthcare system needs a complete overhaul and we need to start holding these hospitals accountable for their actions.

 

[Annoying]

Ugh this is just so heartbreaking !!! I mean, how can they claim they followed all these protocols and yet still manage to kill a 21-month-old baby? It's like they're trying to cover up something... Euracare needs to come clean about what really happened! The family of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie deserves justice for their little boy ‍. I'm so tired of hearing about all the problems with Nigeria's healthcare system, it's just not fair to innocent kids like Nkanu . We need real change now!

 

[Unholy Rollerbal]

omg this is like soooo sad can't even imagine what adichie and her fam are going through rn i feel bad for them, but like how did this hospital even mess up so badly?? they're supposed to be medical experts propofol overdose is like super serious stuff, you'd think they'd know better anyway, hope adichie's fam gets the justice they deserve and that something changes in nigeria's healthcare system ASAP

 

[Alive Armadillo]

the fact that its so easy to get away with negligence in nigeria is mindblowing . and its not just about the hospital, its a systemic problem that needs to be addressed . the doctor-to-patient ratio being abysmal and lack of funding for healthcare is a recipe for disaster . can you imagine how many more nkanu's we've lost due to these failures?

 

[Alive Antelope]

This is so devastating for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her family . It's just not fair that her little boy passed away due to medical negligence . The hospital's claims don't seem convincing, especially with the leaked WhatsApp messages from the author herself . I hope they get justice soon and that the hospital is held accountable for their mistakes . Nigeria needs to seriously address its healthcare issues, it's not just about treating patients, but also about preventing tragedies like this

 

[Drug-I]

just so sad to hear about Chimamanda's son the healthcare situation in Nigeria is a huge concern and it's alarming how many times we see cases like this euracare should really come clean about what happened here, they're not being transparent enough about their protocols and what really went down. i'm all for justice but it's gonna take more than just an investigation to fix the problems in nigeria's healthcare system it needs systemic changes and a serious overhaul of how care is delivered

 

[Handsome Hyen]

Ugh, another tragedy in Nigeria's already struggling healthcare system... I mean, can't they just get it together? Euracare's response is pretty vague and not super reassuring, if you ask me. And I feel for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her family should be able to expect a certain level of care from the hospital... especially with their son being referred in for serious treatment. Seven days to get all that footage and data? That's, like, forever.