Gombe hospital rejects claims of kidney removal during surgery
Mrs Barira Alhassan was at the center of allegations that her kidney was removed during a Caesarean section at the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe. The hospital management has firmly denied these claims, labeling them as false and unsupported by medical records. According to the hospital, medical investigations indicate a congenital condition rather than surgical removal. The hospital urges the public to disregard the allegations and trust only verified information.
Highlights
- The State Specialist Hospital, Gombe, denied allegations that doctors removed Mrs Barira Alhassan's kidney during a Caesarean section.
- The hospital stated that only an emergency Caesarean section was performed, with no procedures involving the kidneys.
- A CT intravenous urogram sponsored by the hospital showed a likely congenital absence of one kidney, not surgical removal.
- The hospital met with the patient's family and arranged for further independent investigations as requested by them.
- Management warned against spreading false information and said it would take legal action against defamatory campaigns.
