Gombe Hospital Rejects Kidney Removal Allegation, Cites Medical Evidence
Hussaini Ibrahim 
GOMBE, Nigeria – The management of the State Specialist Hospital in Gombe has denied allegations that doctors removed a patient’s kidney during an emergency Caesarean section, describing the claims as false and unsupported by medical evidence.
The allegations emerged after the patient’s brother, Zakaria Alhassan, accused the hospital of removing his sister’s kidney during surgery conducted in May.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the hospital said clinical records showed that only a Caesarean section was performed.
“The allegations are entirely false, misleading and unsupported by medical facts, clinical evidence and hospital records,” the management stated.
According to the hospital, it sponsored a CT Intravenous Urogram examination at a Federal Teaching Hospital after concerns were raised by the family.
The radiological findings reportedly indicated a likely congenital absence of one kidney, alongside abnormalities affecting the ureter on the remaining side.
“These findings strongly support a developmental condition rather than any surgical removal of a kidney,” the statement said.
Hospital authorities said they held meetings with the patient’s family to explain the findings and later agreed to a request for a repeat examination at another independent medical facility.
The management said it was still awaiting the results of the additional investigation.
The hospital condemned what it described as misinformation on social media, warning that unverified allegations could undermine public confidence in healthcare workers.
It reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with lawful investigations while reserving the right to pursue legal action against individuals spreading defamatory claims.
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