The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has urged the Lagos State Government to include its experts in the official investigation into alleged medical negligence surrounding the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

 The call comes as the government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), begins a probe ordered by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after the author publicly accused Euracare Multispecialist Hospital of negligence in her son’s care. 

The NSA said the matter appears to involve anaesthetic management during diagnostic procedures and that a senior anaesthetist should be co-opted into the panel to ensure a thorough review of clinical practices and patient safety standards. 

The tragedy  which has drawn widespread attention and prompted legal and regulatory scrutiny  has highlighted concerns about medical protocols and professional conduct in private health facilities. 

While Euracare has denied any negligence and the government has pledged a transparent inquiry, the NSA emphasized that expert input from its ranks could help clarify technical aspects of the case and strengthen future standards of anaesthesia practice in Lagos and beyond.