Nigeria: Inquiry into the Death of Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Son Opened
A coroner's inquiry has been started in Nigeria regarding the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against the hospital where he was treated.
Operation turned an athlete into a disabled person on liquid food. Proper compensation ordered only after 21 years by the Supreme Court
The Czech Supreme Court has ordered proper compensation for a former athlete who became disabled after an operation, 21 years after the event occurred.
The lawyer for Domenico's family: "For the Prosecutor's Office, no responsibility in Bolzano"
The lawyer representing the family of Domenico claims shocking details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding the child's death after a heart transplant in Napoli.
The father of little Domenico: 'Heart in a picnic fridge, surgeons disappeared'
The father of Domenico, a child who suffered due to a medical mishap, laments the shocking treatment of a heart meant for his son, stored in outdated conditions.
Severe Beating and Deliberate Negligence: Worrying Increase in the Number of Sick Prisoners at Ofer Prison
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reports a significant rise in the number of sick prisoners at Israel's Ofer prison due to harsh detention conditions and deliberate lack of medical care.
Pregnant woman who lost baby is compensated with R$ 150,000 for failures during childbirth at maternity hospital in PI
A woman has been awarded R$ 150,000 in damages after experiencing severe failures during childbirth that resulted in the loss of her baby at a maternity hospital in São João do Piauí.
Coroner begins inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son April 14
The Coroner's Court in Lagos is set to begin an inquiry into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on April 14, 2026.
Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre
An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.
Shock in Italy: a two-year-old boy died after being transplanted with a 'burnt' heart
A two-year-old boy in Italy has died after receiving a heart transplant that was allegedly damaged during transport, provoking outrage and investigations into medical negligence.
An artery forceps was left in a woman's abdomen: How the doctor's negligence was revealed
A retired doctor in Kerala faces legal action after artery forceps were discovered left inside a woman's abdomen following surgery five years ago.
He was implanted with a damaged heart. The 2-year-old has died
A two-year-old boy died after receiving a transplanted heart that was damaged during transport by unqualified medical staff in Naples.
Revelation after four years post-surgery, device found in woman's abdomen, action taken against doctor
A retired doctor faces legal action after a surgical device was found in a woman's abdomen four years post-operation at a medical college in Kerala, India.
Teen loses testicle after waiting more than 12 hours for transfer and walking 8 km to hospital in Botucatu
A 15-year-old boy lost his right testicle after waiting over 12 hours for a medical transfer and walking 8 kilometers to the hospital in Botucatu, Brazil.
Doctor Left Surgical Scissors Inside Woman's Abdomen After Surgery! Revelation After 5 Years
A woman in Kerala discovered a surgical scissors left inside her abdomen five years after surgery intended to remove fibroids.
Child Transplanted, Monaldi Hospital Overwhelmed by Investigation, "The Department is Under Commission"
The Monaldi Hospital in Naples is facing an investigation related to the complications during a heart transplant on a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, leading to serious implications for the medical staff involved.
Heart transplant for child damaged, investigation documents from Bolzano to Naples: more suspects soon
An investigation into a failed heart transplant for a child in Naples is expanding, with more suspects expected to be identified amid allegations of medical negligence.
Darkness Instead of Light! A Hospital in Gorakhpur Has Taken Away the Eyes of 9 People
Nine patients lost their eyesight after cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infections.
Children can claim 'lost years' damages caused by medical negligence, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court of the UK has ruled that children can claim damages for lost years of life due to medical negligence, overturning a previous Court of Appeal ruling from 1981.
LAURI SOOPALU ⟩ The cause of the giant black hole that has come to light must be sought elsewhere than in the negligence of doctors
Lauri Soopalu argues that the data gaps in Estonia's healthcare system stem from deficiencies in national IT standards rather than from medical negligence.
The heart is not just meat for statistics
An investigation reveals that a heart transplant for a child was mishandled, raising serious ethical concerns about medical practices.
What went wrong in the heart transplant of a two-year-old boy in Naples? The investigation focuses on the refrigerator and ice used for transporting the heart
An investigation is underway in Italy regarding a failed heart transplant for a two-year-old boy, focusing on the transportation methods of the organ and potential negligence among medical professionals.
Nigeria: the hospital system faced with care provided to children[2/2]
The report discusses the challenges faced by Nigeria's healthcare system in light of a recent incident involving the death of a child under private healthcare.
The heart in a plastic box. The mother: "May the Pope help us"
A mother pleads for help from the Pope as her son, Domenico, is in critical condition with a damaged heart after a transport mishap.
‘I want people to be warned’: son forced to remove tubes from father’s septic body after death in Bali hospital
Jake Harvey recounts the traumatic experience of removing his father's body from a Balinese hospital following his unexpected death due to poor conditions.
Boy, 8, dies from TICK BITE after contracting deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever
An eight-year-old boy has died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever after being bitten by a tick, with his family blaming medical professionals for his lack of timely treatment.
'Surgeon told me my hand may need to be amputated - now he's being investigated'
A surgeon is under investigation after a patient was told her hand might need amputation, despite another professional stating no such procedure was necessary.
Family accuses hospital of negligence after baby's death during delivery in the interior of SP
A family accuses a public hospital in Sorocaba, SP, of negligence leading to the death of a baby during childbirth, citing delays in the decision to perform a cesarean section.
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, doctor of Diego Maradona, requested to suspend the trial, but received a resounding response
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque's request to suspend the trial regarding his involvement in Diego Maradona's death was denied by the San Isidro Criminal Oral Tribunal.
Body of 4-Year-Old Girl Exhumed for Investigation into Death After Tonsil Surgery
The body of a four-year-old girl has been exhumed in Jundiaí, Brazil, following claims of negligence regarding her death shortly after undergoing a tonsillectomy.
South Africa: SCA Rules Medical Negligence Damages Must Be Paid As Lump Sum
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has ruled that damages for future medical expenses in cases of medical negligence must be paid as a lump sum, overturning a previous court order that required treatment instead.
70-Year-Old Woman Reports Alleged Negligence at Hospital in Piedras Negras, Coahuila
Raquel González, a 70-year-old woman, has filed a complaint about the inadequate medical care she received at a hospital in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, citing issues such as lack of staff and basic necessities.
Anesthetist sentenced for the death of a 4-year-old boy after getting distracted by his cellphone during surgery
An anesthetist has been sentenced for causing the death of a 4-year-old boy during surgery by becoming distracted with his cellphone.
Police open inquiry to investigate actor's death due to alleged medical negligence in Tatuí
A police inquiry has been initiated to investigate the death of 22-year-old actor Kaio Alexandre dos Santos, following allegations of medical negligence by the health facility that treated him in Tatuí, Brazil.
Blindness after outreach: Medical team from surgeries may be held liable for irreversible damages to patients, says Public Prosecutor's Office
The medical team responsible for surgeries that led to total or partial vision loss in 13 patients during a cataract outreach program in Taquaritinga (SP) may face legal consequences from the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Man died during MRI: Here’s how the shocking events unfolded – live broadcast ongoing
A middle-aged man died during an MRI scan at a private medical facility, revealing critical shortcomings in patient care.
Cancellation of Nursing Home Registration in Kanpur Newborn Case
Following the tragic death of a newborn due to a fire at a nursing home in Bithoor, the administration has taken strict action by revoking the nursing home's registration and sealing its NICU unit.
4-Year-Old Dies During Surgery; Doctor Was Distracted by Cell Phone, Claims
A four-year-old boy tragically died during a routine surgery in Argentina, reportedly due to the anesthesiologist's distraction by a cell phone.
Distracted with the phone during a surgery and caused the death of a 4-year-old boy: 'Mom, are we going to disconnect him?"
A surgeon's distraction during a child's surgery led to a tragic outcome, resulting in the boy's brain death and raising serious questions about medical negligence.
Breakthrough verdict in child transition / Court punishes doctors for negligence with two million dollars
A woman awarded $2 million in New York after undergoing a breast removal surgery at age 16 related to her gender identity transition.
Two-year-old boy waiting for a heart transplant in Naples was inexplicably destroyed by healthcare workers
A two-year-old boy in Naples, awaiting a heart transplant, tragically lost his life due to unexplained actions by healthcare workers.
Patient groups say criminal charges for fatal medical accidents should not be blocked, violating equality principle
Patient advocacy groups in South Korea have expressed concerns over proposed legislation that would limit prosecutions for medical professionals involved in fatal medical accidents, fearing it might promote negligence towards life.
Sick father, unavailable doctors, and the family at rock bottom: 'Catastrophic failure'
The article discusses the dire situation of a family facing medical negligence and lack of accessible healthcare services in Czechia.
What is naltrexone, the medication that Marco Chacón allegedly administered to Julián Figueroa and which, according to Imelda Tuñón, caused his death?
Imelda Tuñón, widow of Julián Figueroa, revealed that her husband struggled with addiction and that a naltrexone treatment, advised by a friend, was administered, but alleged family negligence may have led to his death.
Professor undergoes emergency appendicitis surgery, wife points to negligence in care: 'They said it was gas'
A mother recounts the ordeal of her husband who underwent emergency surgery for a burst appendix after medical negligence by public health services led to a delayed diagnosis.
Snakebite: Abuja singer’s body transported to father in Enugu — Choir
Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer who died from a snakebite, has had her body transported to her father in Enugu as details of her death raise concerns over antivenom availability and medical negligence.
Snakebites: FCTA guarantees antivenom availability across Abuja public hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has confirmed that antivenom is available in all public hospitals and health centers in Abuja, following public outcry over the recent death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene due to alleged medical negligence.
Parents say daughter's suicidal thoughts were downplayed and dismissed
Amber Wraith's parents claim that medical professionals dismissed their daughter's suicidal thoughts, which they believe contributed to her tragic situation.
In response to the phenomenon of avoidance of essential medical care… the government and ruling party have introduced a card to mitigate criminal punishment.
The government and the ruling party plan to mitigate criminal liability for healthcare providers involved in essential medical incidents without gross negligence, facing pushback from patient advocacy groups.
The Mur Enigma: Forgotten by Ayuso and in Court over the Residences
Carlos Mur, once a prominent medical figure during the pandemic, is now facing legal challenges and reflection on his career amid allegations of negligence.
Author’s tragedy puts Nigeria’s healthcare system under scrutiny
The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son has sparked a critical examination of Nigeria's healthcare system and raised allegations of medical negligence against a hospital in Lagos.