A family says Lagos State University Teaching Hospital failed to care for Margaret Akinduntire, who died recently. They believe doctors delayed her surgery because of Ramadan fasting. Her problems started back in 2013 when surgeons took out her right kidney. She felt pain later around that area. Doctors found they left a needle inside her from the first operation when they checked without giving her pain medicine.
The woman needed more help this year for fibroids that caused serious health issues. The hospital made her wait until after Ramadan ended despite her worsening condition. Her body swelled up badly as she lost weight fast during the delay period. The family looked elsewhere when she became worse, but other places couldn't help without her medical files.
They posted about their troubles online, tagging Governor Sanwo-Olu. Suddenly, the hospital found her missing file. Someone told them the staff hid it because they thought she had no chance. Margaret died on Wednesday before receiving the necessary treatment. Hospital leaders reject these claims completely. They insist that all surgeries happened normally during Ramadan with proper communication.
The woman needed more help this year for fibroids that caused serious health issues. The hospital made her wait until after Ramadan ended despite her worsening condition. Her body swelled up badly as she lost weight fast during the delay period. The family looked elsewhere when she became worse, but other places couldn't help without her medical files.
They posted about their troubles online, tagging Governor Sanwo-Olu. Suddenly, the hospital found her missing file. Someone told them the staff hid it because they thought she had no chance. Margaret died on Wednesday before receiving the necessary treatment. Hospital leaders reject these claims completely. They insist that all surgeries happened normally during Ramadan with proper communication.
