Dare Babalola
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel, established by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, has suspended Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other doctors.
The suspension follows findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, lost one of their twin sons on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a short illness.
The renowned author’s family is mourning the loss of their baby.
Recounting the incident, Adichie alleged medical negligence surrounding her son’s death.
She explained that her son was taken to Euracare Hospital in Lagos for an MRI scan and the insertion of a central line after initially developing what they thought was a common cold, which later “turned into a very serious infection.”
During the procedure, Nkanu was sedated but reportedly not properly monitored after receiving propofol, resulting in complications, including loss of responsiveness, seizures, and cardiac arrest.
Adichie stated, “He would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th.”
Following the panel’s investigation, the medical director of Euracare, Majekodunmi, the hospital’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare, and the Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, Dr Atinuke Uwajeh, were suspended.
The three doctors will be unable to practise medicine in Nigeria until their cases are resolved by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
In addition, the panel found a prima facie case of professional misconduct against 10 other doctors, including Dr Adeseye Akinsete, Dr Chidinma Ohagwu, Dr Anthony Ajeh, Dr Amarachi Bayo, Dr Nkechi Peji, Dr Olaoye Oludare, Dr Agaja Oyinkansola, Dr Patricia Akintan, Dr Babatunde Bamgboye, and Dr Raji Faidat.
Eight other doctors were cleared of any wrongdoing.
The decisions were reached after reviewing complaints against all 21 doctors, examining counter-affidavits, and considering oral depositions on oath.
The investigation concluded during the panel’s 25th session in Abuja on February 17 and 18, 2026.
