Panel Suspends Hospital MD Over Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s Death

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, alongside two other doctors, over findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Recall that the toddler, one of the twin sons of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, died on January 7, 2026, following a brief illness.

Following public outcry and formal complaints, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel was constituted to probe the circumstances surrounding the child’s demise.

After reviewing complaints, counter-affidavits and oral testimonies under oath, the panel suspended Dr. Majekodunmi, the hospital’s anesthesiologist, Dr. Titus Ogundare, and the Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh.

The suspended doctors are hereby barred from practising medicine in Nigeria pending the determination of their cases by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

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