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The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital has refuted allegations circulating on social media that its medical staff removed a patient’s womb without her consent in 2017.
The accusation, reportedly made by the patient during a radio programme in Kaduna, has sparked public outrage.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Abdurrahman Sheshe, described the allegations as “baseless and damaging” to the hospital’s reputation.
Sheshe clarified that the patient in question underwent life-saving surgery in 2012 due to complications during pregnancy.
He emphasised that proper consent was obtained before the procedure.
“The allegations are unfounded and do not reflect the hospital’s standards of care. The surgery was conducted to save the patient’s life, and all protocols, including obtaining informed consent, were followed,” Sheshe stated.
In a move to ensure transparency, the hospital has forwarded the case details to the Federal Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies.
“We remain committed to upholding transparency and will fully cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure the truth prevails,” the management said.
The hospital urged the public to disregard the claims and assured Nigerians of its dedication to providing quality healthcare services.
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