Kano Government Suspends 3 Hospital Staff After Surgical Blunder Led To Patient’s Death

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has confirmed that the incident linked to the death of a mother of five, Aishatu Umar, occurred at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, following allegations of medical negligence that sparked public outrage in Kano.

In a press release issued on Tuesday evening and signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the Board said a preliminary and transparent investigation ordered by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, “established that the unfortunate incident involving the late Aishatu Umar did occur at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center.”

The statement said that in line with the Board’s commitment to accountability, “three (3) personnel directly involved in the case have been outrightly suspended from clinical activities with immediate effect.”

It further disclosed that the case has been referred to the Kano State Medical Ethics Committee for further investigation and possible disciplinary action. According to the Board, the referral was to ensure “appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with existing laws, professional guidelines, and ethical standards.”

Addresssing the family, the Board said it “extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late Aishatu Umar” and reassured the public that it “will not condone negligence in any form.”

The Board also pledged to strengthen internal monitoring and enforce professional standards across state health facilities, noting that steps were being taken to prevent a reoccurrence of such incidents and to safeguard the lives, dignity, and trust of patients in Kano State.