Kano Govt orders investigation into death of house wife due to alleged medical negligence at hospital

Kano State Hospitals Management Board has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of a housewife, late Aishatu Umar, whose family members attributed to medical negligence due to the surgical procedure she had at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.

SolaceBase reports that Aishatu Umar, a Kano resident and Housewife, reportedly died after what her family described as suspected medical negligence following a surgical procedure carried out at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano State.

According to a Facebook post by a family member, Abubakar Mohammed, Aishatu, who was married with five children, passed away around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday

In the post, Mohammed said Aishatu had fallen ill several months ago and underwent surgery at the specialist hospital in September.

He stated that after the operation, she began to experience persistent and severe abdominal pain.

According to the account, Aishatu reportedly returned to the hospital on several occasions to complain about her condition. Mohammed claimed that during these visits, she was given only pain-relief medication, while the cause of her suffering remained undiagnosed.

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He further alleged that medical tests and scans were eventually conducted just two days before her death. The results, he said, revealed that a pair of scissors had been left inside her body during the September surgery.

“The woman you see here is Aishatu Umar. She was a sister in-law to me. She passed away yesterday around 1:00 AM. She is survived by her husband and five children,” Mohammed wrote.

He added: “Just two days ago, tests and scans were finally conducted, revealing that a pair of scissors had been left inside her body during the September operation.”

Mohammed said preparations were being made to carry out a corrective surgery on Tuesday, but Aishatu died before the procedure could take place.

He described the incident as “pure negligence” and called on relevant authorities to investigate the matter.

“Is this not pure negligence? Truly, every soul has its appointed time, but how can professional doctors forget scissors inside a patient?” he wrote.

The family has called on the Kano State Government and health regulatory bodies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and take appropriate action, while also demanding justice for the deceased.

A statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Samira Suleiman, on Tuesday said the Board Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has ordred an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged incident at Abubakar Imam Urology Center to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter.

‘’The Management of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, under the authority of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has taken note of the distressing report concerning the late Aishatu Umar.

‘’We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. The Executive Secretary has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the alleged incident at Abubakar Imam Urology Center to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter.

‘’The Board assures the public that the investigation will be transparent, impartial, and professional, and appropriate actions will be taken in line with established regulations should any negligence be established. Patient safety remains our utmost priority, and the Board is committed to upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery in Kano State.