Euracare Defends Suspended Doctors in Adichie’s Son Death, Questions Due Process and Confidentiality Breach

Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has defended two of its doctors placed on interim suspension by the MDCN investigation panel over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son, while raising concerns about due process and alleging a “serious breach” of confidentiality. The hospital’s medical director, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and anesthesiologist Dr. Titus Ogundare were among three doctors suspended after the panel found a prima facie case of medical negligence in the January 7 death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

In a statement, Euracare expressed confidence in the professionalism of its doctors, describing them as experienced practitioners who have contributed meaningfully to Nigerian healthcare. However, the hospital noted that “certain established processes and protocols have not been followed” and expressed deep concern that matters covered by patient and institutional confidentiality were disclosed outside appropriate channels. Euracare said it would raise its concerns through legal channels while expressing empathy for the family’s “grief without measure.”

Key Points

Euracare’s defense challenges the procedural integrity of the investigation while acknowledging the tragedy.
The confidentiality breach allegation suggests sensitive information may have been improperly disclosed.
The hospital’s statement carefully balances defending its staff with expressing sympathy for the family.
The reference to “processes not followed” sets up potential legal challenges to the suspensions.
The involvement of multiple doctors across two hospitals highlights the complex nature of the case.

Euracare pushes back against the MDCN panel’s findings, questioning the process even as it mourns the tragedy—setting the stage for a protracted legal battle over medical negligence, professional conduct, and regulatory procedure in the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son.

Sources: The Cable