Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's one-year-old son dies as she accuses hospital of neglect

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's one-year-old son died on January 6 after a short illness, and she has publicly accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of neglect; the hospital has denied negligence and says it has opened a detailed investigation.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s one-year-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died after a short illness. Representatives confirmed his death on January 6 and said the author and her partner have been left devastated. Ms Adichie has said an incident at Euracare Hospital in Lagos contributed to his death while the child was being prepared for medical evacuation. The hospital has expressed condolences, denied allegations of negligence, and announced a detailed internal investigation. Known details: - Family statement: The child was admitted with a severe infection and was being prepared for transfer; the family alleges a sedation-related incident and a lack of monitoring on January 6 preceded his collapse and later death. - Hospital response: Euracare Hospital denied that its anaesthetists were negligent, described the facility as providing care according to clinical protocols, and offered sympathy to the family. - Investigation status: The hospital says it has commenced a detailed investigation consistent with its clinical governance standards and has said it will engage with clinical and regulatory processes. Summary: The family has publicly accused the hospital of neglect while the hospital has denied negligence and said it is investigating internally. Whether there will be external inquiries or legal proceedings is undetermined at this time.