Euracare Hospital responds to Chimamanda Adichie over son's death amid negligence claims

January 10, 2026

Following allegations of medical negligence in the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son at a Lagos hospital, Euracare has expressed empathy and issued clarifications. The Society of Anaesthetists is monitoring the case.

The tragic death of Nkanu Nnamdi, son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, occurred in Lagos during the Christmas holidays after a brief infection. Plans for medical evacuation to the US were in place, but his condition worsened following tests at Euracare Hospital in Victoria Island on January 6, 2026.

Adichie alleged negligence contributed to the loss. In response, Euracare Hospital issued a statement empathizing with the family and clarifying the circumstances of the incident, aiming to address the claims directly.

The Society of Anaesthetists has announced it is closely monitoring the negligence allegations, highlighting scrutiny within the medical community.

This case continues to spotlight challenges in Nigeria's healthcare system, particularly emergency pediatric care, as further details emerge.

What people are saying

Discussions on X show widespread sympathy for Chimamanda Adichie and outrage over alleged medical negligence at Euracare Hospital, with users demanding investigations and accountability in Nigeria's healthcare. Some defend the hospital's response, citing the child's critical condition prior to arrival and ongoing probes by regulatory bodies. Skeptical voices question systemic failures allowing repeated incidents.

STATEMENT FROM EURACARE.

A SWIFT CLINICAL GOVERNANCE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE DONE AND COMMUNICATED TO THE FAMILY.

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"We extend our deepest sympathies to Chimamanda Adichie and family on the demise of their son and acknowledge the profound and… https://t.co/VDTBoU1WkS pic.twitter.com/S88vRZ0wE8

— Dr. Ose Etiobhio (@osemagnum) 2026年1月10日

I have read a deeply distressing account shared by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a woman whose voice and work have long enriched our nation and the world, describing the alleged circumstances surrounding the loss of her young son, Nkanu.

The loss of a child is an indescribable… pic.twitter.com/vKZAlYxu4A

— Paul Adefarasin (@pauladefarasin) 2026年1月10日

So sorry for Chimamanda Adichie and her family’s loss. Euracare wants to set the record straight,there are some wrong reports going around. The hospital did everything by the book and worked with other doctors, but sadly, the child passed away shortly after arriving. They’re… https://t.co/naIbfppURk

— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) 2026年1月10日

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s toddler, Nkanu, died at Euracare Hospital Lagos due to a propofol overdose during a routine MRI.

Euracare Hospital has questions to answer. How does a routine MRI and central line insertion lead to cardiac arrest? pic.twitter.com/2yozOyJS7G

— gst (@wearegst) 2026年1月10日

I am disturbed by how little attention is being paid to the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. Nigerian hospitals repeatedly get away with criminal negligence, protected by a legal system that routinely fails patients and their families.

An anesthesiologist administered an…

— ante ツ (@waefarer) 2026年1月10日

Sources

• https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/10/euracare-hospital-empathises-with-chimamanda-adichie-clarifies-circumstances-of-sons-death/
• https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/10/society-of-anaesthetists-monitoring-medical-negligence-allegations-surrounding-adichies-son/
• https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/10/chimamanda-how-medical-negligence-led-to-my-sons-death-in-lagos-hospital/