The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists has called for its involvement in the Lagos State Government’s investigation into alleged medical negligence surrounding the death of the son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie.
The society’s National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, made the call in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.
Mohammed commended the decision of the state government to investigate the incident, expressing satisfaction that the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency had commenced the probe in line with the directives of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“The alleged medical negligence appears to have centred around the physician anaesthetist, who is a member of the team that carried out the procedure to facilitate the MRI.
“In this regard, the NSA strongly recommends that a senior and experienced physician anaesthetist be co-opted into the investigative panel for a comprehensive review of the incident.
“This incident is a sad one indeed, but we have an opportunity to reflect on the practice of anaesthesia in Lagos State and Nigeria by diligently implementing the recommendations of the investigative panel,” he said.
The president assured of the NSA’s commitment to continue to be guided by its motto, “Safety First”.
NAN reports that 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, whom the novelist had with her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, died on January 7 after a brief illness.
A statement issued by Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications said, “The family is devastated by this profound loss, and we request that their privacy be respected during this incredibly difficult time.”
