Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of blocking son’s death inquest
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare hospital in Lagos of obstructing a coronial inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The inquest had been due to start in April, but Adichie alleges the hospital has "stalled and muddied and obfuscated" the process and has asked Nigeria's Federal High Court to block the inquiry. An investigation panel set up by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria had previously found a possible case of medical negligence against the hospital. Adichie stated that the hospital noted her son's death was from bacterial meningitis, but she said there was no medical evidence to support that claim on his death certificate. The hospital has expressed "deepest sympathies" but denied wrongdoing, saying its care met international standards. The BBC has approached Euracare for comment.
What’s reported
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accused Euracare hospital of obstructing an inquest into her son's death.
Her son, Nkanu, died on 7 January at Euracare hospital after diagnostic tests.
The inquest was due to start in April.
Adichie requested Nigeria's Federal High Court block the inquiry.
An investigation panel by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria found a possible case of medical negligence against the hospital.
Adichie said the hospital noted the death was from bacterial meningitis, but she stated there was no medical evidence for that claim.
The hospital denied wrongdoing and said its care was in line with international standards.
Key figures
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author
Nkanu, Adichie's 21-month-old son
Euracare hospital, Lagos
Sources: BBC News
