Chimamanda son’s death: MDCN suspends three doctors

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The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel set up by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, and two other doctors following findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

The tragic death of one of the twin sons of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

Recounting the incident, Adichie alleged medical negligence surrounding her son’s death.

She explained that her son was taken to Euracare Hospital in Lagos for an MRI scan and the insertion of a central line after initially developing what they thought was a common cold, which later “turned into a very serious infection.”

During the procedure, Nkanu was sedated but reportedly not properly monitored after receiving propofol, resulting in complications, including loss of responsiveness, seizures, and cardiac arrest.

Adichie stated, “He would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th.” Punch