Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dionne Searcey and Ismail AuwalJanuary 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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Celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is accusing a private Lagos hospital, Euracare, of negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, on January 6, 2026. Adichie alleges that an overdose of a sedative administered by an anesthesiologist caused her son's death while he was being treated for an infection. Euracare officials deny the allegations, stating the boy arrived critically ill and that they are investigating the incident. Adichie shared details of the event in a private chat that was leaked to the public, prompting widespread complaints on social media about the state of Nigeria's healthcare system. The incident has sparked outrage and highlighted concerns about medical care standards in the country.

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Baltimore 40% Omawumi Ogbe 40% Ivara Esege 50% United States 50% The Johns Hopkins Hospital 60% Euracare Hospital ×270% Nkanu 70% Lagos ×270% Nigeria ×380% Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ×590%

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chimamanda ngozi adichie 100% medical negligence 90% sedative overdose 80% child death 80% healthcare system 70% private hospital 70% nigerian healthcare 70% lagos 60% euracare hospital 60%