The Ekiti State government has sacked a surgeon at the State’s University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, over the removal of patient’s kidney.
The development came following the outcome of the investigation carried out by the Panel of Enquiry.
DAILY POST reports that the seven-member panel chaired by Professor Francis Faduyile was constituted about two weeks ago after a claim by Joshua Afolayan, who underwent a surgical procedure at the state Teaching Hospital.
Reacting to details of the investigation submitted by the panel, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, in a statement on Friday, announced the dismissal of the surgeon.
While taking responsibility for the victim, Joshua Afolayan’s transplant expenses, Dr Oyebanji Filani said “The surgeon who had primary responsibility for the surgery is to be dismissed EKSUTH with immediate effect. All members of the surgical team present in the theatre on the day of the operation are to be suspended for one month, pending further administrative review.
“The Ekiti State Government will bear full cost of a new kidney transplant for Mr Joshua Afolayan and also take responsibility for his post-transplant care and transplant related medical maintenance for two years.
“In line with the recommendations of the Panel, a comprehensive reorganisation of relevant departments within EKSUTH will be undertaken to strengthen clinical governance, accountability, and patient safety.”
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