Doctors Suspended as Hospital Defends Care in Toddler Death Probe
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital says it stands by the professional conduct of three doctors placed on interim suspension over the death of a 21-month-old child, while pledging full cooperation with Nigeria’s medical regulators.
The child, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, is the son of award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege. He died in January after receiving treatment linked to the ongoing investigation.
In a statement on Wednesday, Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital says its Medical Director, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, alongside Dr Titus Ogundare and Dr Atinuke Uwajeh of Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, are “seasoned clinicians with established records of service.”
“We remain confident in the competence and integrity of our staff,” the hospital says, adding that it has completed an internal review aligned with healthcare governance standards.
The suspensions follow a preliminary review by a panel constituted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The panel examines petitions, written responses and sworn testimonies from 21 doctors connected to the case. Three receive interim suspension pending further determination by the Disciplinary Tribunal; ten are asked to answer additional questions, while eight are cleared.
Euracare raises concerns about aspects of the investigative process, saying some procedures “may not have been fully observed,” and indicates it will seek clarification through appropriate legal and regulatory channels. The hospital also flags alleged breaches of patient and institutional confidentiality, stressing that investigations should remain within authorised frameworks.
Despite defending its personnel, Euracare extends condolences to the bereaved family. “The loss of a child is profound,” the statement says. “We empathise deeply.”
The suspended doctors are barred from practising in Nigeria until the tribunal concludes proceedings.
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