Kano Hospital Suspends Three Staff Over Death of Patient After Surgery
Officials of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board have suspended three personnel over the death of Aishatu Umar, who died after undergoing surgery at the government-owned Abubakar Imam Urology Center in Kano, where scissors allegedly used during the operation were forgotten inside her body.
Officials who confirmed the incident said a preliminary and transparent investigation established that the unfortunate incident occurred at the centre.
The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, said the affected personnel had been suspended with immediate effect and referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman.
According to the statement, “Following a preliminary and transparent investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the Board has established that the unfortunate incident involving the late Aishatu Umar did occur at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center.
“In line with its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and patient safety, the Board has outrightly suspended three (3) personnel directly involved in the case from clinical activities with immediate effect. Furthermore, the matter has been formally referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with existing laws, professional guidelines, and ethical standards.
“The Kano State Hospitals Management Board extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late Aishatu Umar and sympathises with them over this painful loss. The Board reassures the public that it will not condone negligence in any form and will continue to take decisive actions to safeguard the lives, dignity, and trust of patients across all state health facilities.
“The Management Board remains resolute in strengthening internal monitoring, enforcing professional standards, and ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.”
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