Frequent death of patients in emergency situations sparks concern among Nigerians

Growing reports of patients dying during emergency situations have triggered serious concern across Nigeria. Many citizens allege that delays in treatment, poor response systems, and hospital negligence are contributing to avoidable deaths. What once seemed like isolated incidents has now developed into a nationwide debate about the state of the country’s healthcare system. Medical experts […]

How my son died in Lagos hospital – Chimamanda opens up

Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared a heartbreaking account of how her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died after a hospital visit in Lagos. In a statement released on Saturday, she said her son passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications from a medical procedure. She believes the incident could have been avoided […]

MDCN warns CMDs against retaining Doctors with expired licenses

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has issued a strict warning to Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) across the country. The regulatory body emphasized that no hospital should employ or retain doctors whose licenses have expired. MDCN stated that working with expired licenses is a serious breach of medical ethics and could compromise patient […]

Doctor Arrested After Hidden Camera Found in Clinic Bathroom

Nicholas Vanderhyde, a 40-year-old doctor based in California, has been arrested following the shocking discovery of a hidden camera in the bathroom of his Santa Clarita clinic. The incident, which has left many patients and their families deeply concerned, began with an employee’s alarming find on May 8. According to reports, the camera was secretly […]