Atlantis Pediatric Hospital Responds to CMD Suspension

Atlantis Pediatric Hospital issued a statement regarding the interim suspension of its Chief Medical Director, Atinuk Uwajeh, following a decision by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigative Panel (MDPIP). This suspension is linked to the investigation surrounding the death of Nkanu Eseg, a 21-month-old child, whose mother is renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.

The hospital expressed confidence in the professional conduct of its medical team, asserting that they acted within the bounds of reasonable duty of care. The management acknowledged receipt of the suspension notification dated February 25, 2026, and delivered on March 5, while also emphasizing their commitment to cooperate fully with the ongoing coroner's inquest into the child's death.

Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has refrained from making public comments to respect the judicial process and maintain the integrity of the inquiry, while extending condolences to the Eseg family for their loss.