The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel set up by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, alongside two other doctors, following findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege.
The child, one of the twin sons of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.
Adichie had publicly alleged medical negligence in the events leading to her son’s death. She explained that Nkanu was taken to Euracare Hospital in Lagos for an MRI scan and insertion of a central line after what was initially thought to be a common cold developed into what she described as “a very serious infection.”
During the procedure, the child was sedated with propofol but was reportedly not properly monitored afterward, resulting in complications including loss of responsiveness, seizures and cardiac arrest.
“He would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th,” Adichie stated.
Following its investigation, the panel suspended Majekodunmi, the hospital’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare, and the Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, Dr Atinuke Uwajeh.
The trio will remain barred from practising medicine in Nigeria pending the determination of their cases by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
The panel also found a prima facie case of professional misconduct against 10 other doctors: 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 wrongdoing.
According to the council, the decisions followed a review of complaints against all 21 doctors involved, examination of counter-affidavits and consideration of oral depositions made under oath.
The investigation concluded during the panel’s 25th session held in Abuja on February 17 and 18, 2026.
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