- Dr. Akinbiyi sues SHA, alleging forced treatment of daughter violated ethics.
- Doctor claims retaliation and racial bias after filing complaints.
- SHA lawyers seek to dismiss individual employees from lawsuit.
Dr. Amos Akinbiyi, a Canada-based Nigerian doctor, has filed a lawsuit against the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), accusing the agency and some of its employees of intimidation, breach of contract, conspiracy, and defamation.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbiyi, who has been practising in Saskatchewan since 1996, claims he was forced to intervene in a medical emergency involving his daughter while she was in labour at Regina General Hospital—a decision he says violated both professional ethics and Nigerian cultural taboos.
According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan’s code of ethics, doctors are prohibited from treating family members unless no other physicians are available in an emergency. However, Akinbiyi told CBC News that other medical professionals were present when he was summoned to his daughter’s bedside.
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“They called me to resuscitate my own daughter, and I told them not to,” Akinbiyi said. “Two hours later, when she coded again, they called me again.”
Akinbiyi argued that being forced to treat his daughter against his wishes led to professional and cultural conflicts. He later filed complaints against the Regina General Hospital’s obstetrics unit, alleging misconduct by the staff. However, he claims that his actions triggered a retaliation campaign, which he believes was racially motivated.
In response, SHA and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan reportedly filed complaints against Akinbiyi, accusing him of unprofessional conduct—an allegation he strongly denies.
“This is not the first time SHA has targeted ethnic doctors,” Akinbiyi said, vowing to pursue the case despite the financial and emotional toll. “This fight is not just for me, but for future generations.”
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The SHA declined to comment on the ongoing legal case but stated its commitment to maintaining a positive and professional healthcare environment.
During a court hearing on January 31, 2025, SHA lawyers sought to remove individual employees from the lawsuit, arguing that they acted in their official capacity. The court has reserved its decision on the matter.
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