Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has defended two of its doctors placed on interim suspension by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) investigation panel over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son.
The hospital raised concerns about due process and alleged what it described as a “serious breach” of confidentiality in the ongoing probe.
On Tuesday, the MDCN investigation panel suspended Euracare’s medical director and two doctors over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son.
Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of Chimamanda Adichie’s twins, died on January 7, 2026, following complications during a series of preparatory medical procedures.
Adichie subsequently served the hospital a legal notice, alleging that medical negligence and professional misconduct contributed to her son’s death.
The MDCN waded into the matter and set up the panel to investigate the incident.
The panel, in its findings, said a prima facie case of medical negligence was established against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital in the management of Nkanu.
As a result, Tunde Majekodunmi, Euracare’s medical director; Titus Ogundare, the anaesthesiologist; and Atinuke Uwajeg, the chief medical officer of Atlantis, were suspended.
The three doctors are barred from practising medicine in Nigeria pending the determination of their cases by the medical and dental Practitioners disciplinary tribunal.
Enejo Abdu, the panel’s secretary, also disclosed that sufficient evidence of professional misconduct was found against 10 other doctors of Atlantis Hospital.
The investigation was concluded during the panel’s 25th session in Abuja on February 17 and 18, while a coroner’s inquest into the case was set to begin on April 14.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, Euracare said it remains fully committed to cooperating with all relevant regulatory and judicial authorities in the course of their inquiries.
The hospital, however, expressed confidence in the professionalism and integrity of the two suspended doctors, describing them as experienced practitioners with years of service to patients in Nigeria.
“Both doctors have, in their respective careers, contributed meaningfully to the delivery of quality healthcare to Nigerian patients at a standard comparable to what is obtainable in the world’s leading medical facilities,” the statement reads.
Euracare noted that since the commencement of the matter, it had conducted a thorough internal review of the clinical events in question in line with its governance standards and best practices.
It added that it has consistently demonstrated a commitment to transparency and would continue to engage openly with all inquiries.
The hospital, however, drew attention to what it termed serious concerns arising from the proceedings.
“It is our position that certain established processes and protocols have not been followed in the manner required,” it said.
“We have further noted, with deep concern, that matters covered by patient and institutional confidentiality appear to have been disclosed outside the appropriate channels, and we consider this a serious breach that cannot go unaddressed.”
According to the hospital, every party involved in the matter, including the institution and its staff, is entitled to a process conducted with rigour, impartiality and respect for established rules.
The hospital said it would be raising its concerns through appropriate legal and regulatory channels.
While defending its doctors, Euracare also expressed empathy for the family of the deceased child, noting that the loss of a child is “a grief without measure.”
“We carry that awareness in everything we say and do in relation to this matter,” it added.
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