Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, of negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died on Wednesday after a short illness. The family alleges a series of failures, including excessive sedation, denial of oxygen, and improper transportation, led to Nkanu's death. Adichie's sister-in-law detailed these accusations in an interview, and similar claims were made in a private message from Adichie that was leaked online. Euracare Hospital expressed sympathy but denied improper care, stating Nkanu arrived critically ill and that treatment was in line with international standards. The hospital has launched an investigation into the death.

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BBC 30% Arise TV 40% Dr. Ivara Esege 40% Lagos 50% Omawumi Ogbe ×250% Dr. Anthea Nwandu ×260% Nigeria ×270% Euracare Hospital ×480% Nkanu Nnamdi ×680% Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ×590%

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medical negligence 90% hospital negligence 80% child death 70% euracare hospital 70% excessive sedation 60% oxygen denial 60% clinical failures 50% heart attack 50% investigation 40%