The panel also found professional misconduct on the part of 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors for for alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of author Chimamanda Adichie.
The panel issued the suspension order after establishing that the doctors have a case to answer regarding the tragic incident.
The findings follow an investigation triggered by a formal complaint lodged with the Council on 16 January.
Medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Paediatric Hospital responded to the complaint, submitting affidavits and presenting oral testimony before the MDCN Investigative Panel.
At the conclusion of its 25th session held in Abuja from 17 and 18 February, the panel determined that a prima facie case of medical negligence had been established against three doctors namely, Tosin Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare; Titus Ogundare, Anaesthesiologist at Euracare; and Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Director of Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
The Council issued interim suspension orders against the three doctors pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings
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The panel also found professional misconduct on the part of 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital.
These cases have been referred to the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal for formal hearing and determination in line with the Council’s statutory mandate.
The MDCN emphasised that the findings are preliminary and do not constitute a final determination of liability.
The affected practitioners are entitled to a full hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal, where evidence will be examined and a final decision rendered.
Further proceedings before the tribunal are expected to commence in due course, with the Council pledging transparency and adherence to its regulatory framework throughout the process.
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