In a tragic turn of events, a pregnant woman named Islamiat reportedly lost her life at Korede Hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Her husband, Oluwasola Oladunjoye, has accused the hospital of negligence and claims that they are responsible for his wife’s death.
Oladunjoye alleges that his wife died as a result of complications during a caesarian section (CS) performed by a team of medical doctors at the hospital. He claims that the doctor in charge demanded an additional payment of N150,000, on top of the N300,000 already paid, and abandoned his wife when he refused to comply.
According to Oladunjoye, the doctor stated that the extra charge was necessary because the condition of the baby was not good. Despite his objections, Oladunjoye left the operating room after the surgery was completed. Upon his return, he was shocked to find the same doctor donating blood to his wife, leading him to question their motives.
Heartbroken, Oladunjoye shared his story, lamenting the loss of his wife and accusing the hospital of orchestrating a cover-up. He alleges that the hospital went as far as involving the police to have him arrested after his wife’s tragic demise.
The Chairman of Korede Hospital, Dr Tayo Apampa, refutes all the allegations made by Oladunjoye. Dr Apampa claims that Oladunjoye’s wife was not a patient of the hospital, but was brought in as an emergency due to her critical condition.
According to Dr Apampa, the doctors at the hospital acted swiftly, despite the family’s lack of funds, considering the urgent nature of the situation. They performed the necessary surgery without any initial payment. However, during the procedure, they discovered that the scars from the woman’s previous surgeries had torn and were bleeding, prompting immediate action.
Dr Apampa also stated that the doctors evaluated the woman’s PCV level before proceeding with the surgery. They found it to be high, indicating she was fit for the CS. However, after the surgery, it was observed that the woman appeared pale, leading the medical team to seek blood from the hospital’s blood bank when the family failed to find a donor.
Desperate to save her life, one of the doctors even donated his own blood. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, the woman could not be saved and tragically passed away.
The allegations made by Oladunjoye and the hospital’s denial have ignited a contentious debate surrounding the circumstances of Islamiat’s death. Authorities are now investigating the matter further to ascertain the truth and determine whether there was any negligence involved.
This incident shines a spotlight on the importance of quality healthcare and the need for accountability in medical institutions. As the investigation unfolds, the hope is that justice will be served and lessons will be learned to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring in the future.
