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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses hospital of negligence over her baby's death
Summary
The author says her toddler, taken to hospital with a serious infection and due to be transferred to Johns Hopkins, deteriorated rapidly and was intubated and placed in intensive care; she has accused the hospital of negligence over the child's death.
Content
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a hospital of negligence after the death of her baby. The toddler was taken to hospital with a serious infection and was due to be transferred to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore the next day. His condition reportedly deteriorated and he was intubated and placed in the intensive care unit. The author's statement raised concerns about the care provided.
Known details:
- The toddler was taken to hospital with a serious infection.
- A transfer to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore had been scheduled for the following day.
- Reports say the child's condition deteriorated quickly and he was intubated and placed in the intensive care unit.
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused the treating hospital of negligence following the child's death.
Summary:
The accusation centers on the care provided during the child's hospital stay and the planned transfer. Undetermined at this time.
