"Adichie's son Nkanu died in early January after what the family described as a brief illness. He had been admitted to Euracare Multispecialist Hospital in Lagos for diagnostic tests, including an MRI scan, ahead of planned specialized treatment in the United States. Family members have alleged gross medical negligence, saying the toddler may have received an overdose of the anesthetic propofol during sedation for imaging procedures."
"Adichie's sister-in-law, physician Anthea Esege Nwandu, told local broadcaster TVC that the anesthesiologist failed to follow proper medical protocol and that the child suffered cardiac arrest while being transferred without ventilator support. The case has intensified scrutiny of healthcare standards in Nigeria, with renewed calls for reforms as the inquest moves forward."
"Between 15,000 and 16,000 doctors left Nigeria between 2020 and 2024. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said in 2024 that the country had just 55,000 doctors for a population of 220 million."
A coroner's court in Lagos scheduled an inquest for April 14 into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu, who died in early January. The child was admitted to Euracare Multispecialist Hospital for diagnostic tests including an MRI scan before planned specialized treatment in the United States. The family alleges gross medical negligence, claiming the toddler may have received an overdose of propofol during sedation. A physician family member stated the anesthesiologist failed to follow proper protocol and the child suffered cardiac arrest during transfer without ventilator support. The case has intensified scrutiny of Nigeria's healthcare system, where significant doctor shortages exist—55,000 doctors serve 220 million people, with 15,000-16,000 doctors leaving between 2020 and 2024.
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