Renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have given Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos seven days to release full medical records linked to the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege.
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The demand was formally made through their lawyers on January 10, 2026.
The case centres on medical procedures carried out at the hospital, where the child died on January 7, 2026. Nkanu had been referred from another hospital for several tests and procedures ahead of a planned transfer to Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States for specialist care.
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According to the letter written by Pinheiro LP, the child was sedated during the procedures, but complications reportedly occurred after an MRI scan, leading to his death. The lawyers raised concerns about how the sedation and transfer were handled, pointing to possible lapses in care.
The legal team listed several issues they believe require scrutiny, including the choice and dosage of drugs used, airway protection, oxygen supply, monitoring during transfer, and adherence to child safety protocols.
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They said these issues suggest possible medical negligence involving the hospital and attending staff.
The hospital has been instructed to release all medical documents and preserve every form of evidence, including digital records and CCTV footage. The lawyers warned that any delay, destruction, or tampering with records could lead to serious legal action. As of the time of reporting, Euracare Hospital had not publicly responded.
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