₦airaland Forum

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has invoked its order of suspension against the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and two others, after establishing a prima facie case of medical negligence against them in the management of 21 month old, Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

Nkanu, the son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, died on January 7, 2026, after receiving care at Atlantis Hospital and undergoing medical procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos.

Apart from the Medical Director at Euracare, the panel also suspended the anesthesiologist at the same hospital, Dr. Titus Ogundare, as well as the Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh.

The trio are suspended from medical practice in Nigeria pending the determination of their case by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

A statement signed by the Secretary of the panel, Dr. Enejo Abdu, also disclosed that the panel, in its findings, also determined that there is a prima facie case of misconduct in a professional respect against 10 other doctors

They are Dr. Adeseye Akinsete, Dr. Chidinma Ohagwu, Dr. Anthony Ajeh, Dr. Amarachi Bayo, and Dr. Nkechi Peji. Others are Dr. Olaoye Oludare, Dr. Agaja Oyinkansola, Dr. Patricia Akintan, Dr. Babatunde Bamgboye, and Dr. Raji Faidat.

The panel, which also cleared 8 other doctors, reached these decisions after considering the complaint against all 21 doctors and reviewing their counter-affidavits, including their oral depositions on oath.

The panel concluded its investigation at its 25th session held at Excel Hotel & Resort in Abuja on Feb 17th & 18th, 2026,

The 21-month-old child, Nkanu Adichie-Esege, was initially admitted to Atlantis Hospital in Lagos for what was described as a worsening but initially mild illness.

While arrangements were being made to transfer him to Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, Atlantis referred him to Euracare for pre-flight diagnostic procedures, including an MRI, lumbar puncture, and insertion of a central line.

However, the child passed following the procedures.

His parents have alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with his death.

In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, issued by the law firm led by Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), Adichie and her husband accused Euracare, its anesthesiologist, and other attending medical personnel of breaching the duty of care owed to their son.

The notice stated that the child, born on March 25, 2024, was referred to Euracare on January 6, 2026, for diagnostic and preparatory procedures ahead of an emergency medical evacuation to the United States, where a specialist team was reportedly on standby.

The procedures reportedly included: Echocardiogram, Brain MRI, and insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter.

Lumbar puncture, Intravenous sedation using propofol was administered.

The parents alleged that the child developed sudden and severe complications while being transported to the cardiac catheterisation laboratory after the MRI.

Quelme:
Eye service. When your universities keep churning out half baked physicians based on quota system and federal character.

theophorus:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.channelstv.com/2026/03/03/alleged-negligence-medical-and-dental-practitioners-panel-suspends-euracares-majekodunmi-others/amp/

Quelme:
Eye service. When your universities keep churning out half baked physicians based on quota system and federal character.

Kaa4:
Some people will learn the hard way. The days when Doctors cannot be questioned are over.

Kaa4:
Some people will learn the hard way. The days when Doctors cannot be questioned are over.

bestfriday:
. Is clear you have beef for doctor !!! When they put their self at risk to save patient , you do not see that one

dannie007:
If it were to be an Ordinary Nigerian! The case would have just Died and swept under the carpet!

That’s How they Murdered my Wife and late Date at OOSUTH Shagamu! Nigeria is a Hell of a Place! May God Help us all.

theophorus:
Initially, I blamed the Medical folks for Negligence but after discovering the Child had been sick before they came into the Country, then I knew the Medical Folks were only trying to salvage a bad situation and She probably exploited them using SM prowess and Mob.

dannie007:
If it were to be an Ordinary Nigerian! The case would have just Died and swept under the carpet!

That’s How they Murdered my Wife and late Date at OOSUTH Shagamu! Nigeria is a Hell of a Place! May God Help us all.

AbdulAkpan:
May the soul of Nkanu rest in peace.

But honestly, the way we manage health issues in this country is not really good. Go to government hospitals and see how people die like flies. A lot needs to be done.

This case has opened our eyes to our right to careful handling of health cases. If not the person involved, Nkanu would have long been buried and no Doctor would be suspended for negligence.

I feel for the Doctors, and I pray that our medical practitioners to be diligent in handling health cases.

Kaa4:
Some people will learn the hard way. The days when Doctors cannot be questioned are over.

Quelme:
Eye service. When your universities keep churning out half baked physicians based on quota system and federal character.

Addme:
That's not true, this one gained prominence because it's Chimamanda

Kaa4:
Some people will learn the hard way. The days when Doctors cannot be questioned are over.