Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has declined to comment on the interim suspension of its chief medical director by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), citing ongoing legal proceedings related to the death of the son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued on Monday, the hospital confirmed receiving a letter dated February 25 — but delivered on March 5 — from an MDCN panel communicating the interim suspension of its chief medical director.
“Atlantis Pediatric Hospital acknowledges receipt of a letter communicating an interim suspension of our Chief Medical Director, with respect to which the hospital has noted certain reservations,” the statement read.
The hospital said it is currently reviewing the communication and seeking professional and regulatory support regarding the issues raised.
It added that it would refrain from making public comments while the case remains before the court.
“Due to the pendency of this matter before the court and out of respect for judicial integrity and process, our hospital will exercise restraint in making any public commentary on matters that are currently before a court of law,” the statement read.
“Our decision is consequent upon realising that the matter is already before the Coroner’s Court of Lagos State that is conducting an ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient.”
The hospital also extended condolences to the bereaved family.
“Our thoughts and sincere sympathies remain with the Adiche-Esege family following the sad loss of their child.”
The development follows the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the son of Adichie, on January 7 after complications arising from a preparatory medical procedure.
Following the incident, Adichie reportedly served a legal notice on Euracare Hospital alleging medical negligence and professional misconduct.
