Kano govt suspends three hospital employees for leaving scissors in affected person’s physique after surgical procedure

The Kano State Hospitals Administration Board has admitted that the demise of Aishatu Umar, a mom of 5, was attributable to medical negligence on the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano.

Samira Suleiman, spokesman of the board, mentioned a preliminary investigation ordered by the Government Secretary of the Board, Mansur Mudi Nagoda, confirmed that surgical scissors had been left contained in the affected person’s physique after a surgical process.

Suleiman mentioned the board has suspended three personnel straight concerned within the case from scientific duties with speedy impact.

She mentioned the matter has additionally been referred to the Kano State Medical Ethics Committee for additional investigation and acceptable disciplinary motion in step with skilled requirements and the legislation.

A part of the assertion learn: “The Board extends its deepest condolences to the household of the late Aishatu Umar and sympathises with them over this painful loss. We reassure the general public that negligence won’t be condoned in any kind.”

Umar died after docs allegedly left surgical scissors in her abdomen following an operation on the government-owned urology centre.

Abubakar Muhammad, husband of the deceased, was quoted as saying his spouse suffered extreme problems after the surgical procedure and later died regardless of repeated complaints to the hospital.

The incident has sparked public outrage in Kano and renewed considerations over oversight and accountability in public well being services.

Many Nigerians additionally took to social media to demand justice for the deceased and reforms within the nation’s healthcare system.