Ekiti University Teaching Hospital Dismisses Surgeon for Secretly Removing Patient’s Kidney
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has terminated a surgeon who secretly removed a patient’s kidney during a procedure, following a panel of inquiry that confirmed the allegation. The state’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated that the surgical team members present will be suspended for one month pending further review. The government pledged to cover the full cost of a new kidney transplant and post-transplant care for the affected patient. The incident has sparked public outrage, with calls for criminal prosecution and full disclosure of the surgeon’s identity to prevent future violations of patient safety.
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has terminated a surgeon who secretly removed a patient’s kidney during a procedure, following a panel of inquiry that confirmed the allegation. The state’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated that the surgical team members present will be suspended for one month pending further review. The government pledged to cover the full cost of a new kidney transplant and post-transplant care for the affected patient. The incident has sparked public outrage, with calls for criminal prosecution and full disclosure of the surgeon’s identity to prevent future violations of patient safety.
Ekiti University Teaching Hospital Dismisses Surgeon for Secretly Removing Patient’s Kidney
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has terminated a surgeon who secretly removed a patient’s kidney during a procedure, following a panel of inquiry that confirmed the allegation. The state’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated that the surgical team members present will be suspended for one month pending further review. The government pledged to cover the full cost of a new kidney transplant and post-transplant care for the affected patient. The incident has sparked public outrage, with calls for criminal prosecution and full disclosure of the surgeon’s identity to prevent future violations of patient safety.
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