The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has confirmed that an incident involving the late Aishatu Umar occurred at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.
In a statement signed by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the board said a preliminary investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, found that the incident did take place at the facility.
Following the findings, the board announced the immediate suspension of three staff members directly linked to the case from all clinical duties.
It also said the matter had been referred to the Kano State Medical Ethical Committee for further investigation and possible disciplinary action, in line with the law and professional standards.
The board expressed sympathy to the bereaved family, saying: “The Kano State Hospitals Management Board extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late Aishatu Umar and sympathises with them over this painful loss.”
It stressed that negligence would not be tolerated in the state’s health facilities.According to the statement: “The Board reassures the public that it will not condone negligence in any form and will continue to take decisive actions to safeguard the lives, dignity, and trust of patients across all state health facilities.”
The board also pledged to improve oversight and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
It said: “The Management Board remains resolute in strengthening internal monitoring, enforcing professional standards, and ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.”
