Ekiti varsity hospital probes alleged removal of patient’s kidney during surgery

By Bolanle Lawal

A seven-man panel has been constituted to investigate an allegation by a patient, Mr Joshua Afolayan, regarding the removal of his kidney during a medical procedure at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.

The panel has ten days to submit its report, Head, Corporate Affairs, EKSUTH, Mrs Rolake Adewumi said on Thursday in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti.

According to the statement, EKSUTH’s Board Chairman, Dr Adedamola Dada, announced the setting up of the panel.

According to the statement, members of the panel has Prof. Francis Faduyile, an Anatomic Pathologist, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, as the Chairman.

Other members include Prof. Patrick Adegun of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti; Dr Henry Abiyere, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido–Ekiti; and Dr Adebola Adeniyi–Agbaje, General Manager, Progress F.M, Ado-Ekiti.

The panel also has Rev. Emmanuel Aribasoye, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State branch; Prof. Babatunde Akindele, the Elemo of Ado–Ekiti; and Mr Adebayo Titilayo, the Legal Adviser to Ekiti Ministry of Health, who will serve as Secretary.

“The hospital management reassure the public that no stone will be left unturned to determine the issues involved in this matter,” it stated.

The statement noted that members of the panel are independent and responsible members of the society that would exhibit fairness and justice.

It urged all the affected parties to cooperate with the panel.

(NAN)