Kano Hospital Under Fire as Mother Dies After Doctor 'Leaves' Scissors Inside Her Body

Kano Hospital Under Fire as Mother Dies After Doctor ‘Leaves’ Scissors Inside Her Body
Relative claims scissors left inside patient after surgery
Hospital board promises transparent investigation and accountability

The Kano State Government has ordered an investigation into the death of a mother of five, Aishatu Umar, following an alleged case of medical negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, a government owned health facility in the state.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a relative of the deceased, Abubakar Mohammed, said Aishatu died after suffering months of severe abdominal pain following a surgical procedure carried out at the hospital about four months ago.

Mohammed explained that the surgery was performed in September, after which Aishatu began experiencing persistent and worsening abdominal pain. He alleged that despite several visits to the hospital, medical personnel repeatedly prescribed pain relief medication without conducting further examinations.

“She underwent surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in September. After that, she complained of severe abdominal pain for months. Each time she returned to the hospital, she was given painkillers,” Mohammed said.

According to Vanguard, Mohammed said medical scans were eventually conducted only days before her death. The tests allegedly revealed that a pair of scissors had been left inside her body during the initial surgery.

“It was only two days ago that scans were carried out, and that was when doctors discovered that scissors had been forgotten inside her body. Plans were made for another surgery, but she passed away before it could be done,” he added.

Mohammed described the incident as a clear case of negligence and called on the Kano State Government and relevant health authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the deceased.

“How can medical professionals forget a pair of scissors inside a patient’s body? This is unacceptable and damages the integrity of the health sector,” he said.

Reacting to the incident, the Kano State Hospitals Management Board said it had ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding Aishatu’s death.

In a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the Executive Secretary, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, assured that the probe would be transparent, professional and impartial. The board pledged to take appropriate action if negligence is established.