- A viral video on social media captured Agnes Oladehinde’s heartbreaking allegations against Gbagada General Hospital staff
- Agnes accused hospital staff of negligence that led to her nephew's death and failure to obtain consent for a cesarean section
- TheRadar compiled public reactions following the viral video below
Reactions to a viral video shared on Sunday, February 16, have continued to flood social media with many sharing similar experiences to the allegations made by Agnes Oladehinde, a Lagos resident, who accused the staff at Gbagada General Hospital of negligence that led to her nephew's death.
In the video, Agnes recounted the ordeal her family endured beginning on February 9, when her pregnant sister, Susan Okolie, was taken to the hospital for childbirth. According to Agnes, a series of preventable mistakes by hospital staff contributed to the tragic outcome.
Agnes said, “My name is Agnes Oladehinde and I’m a sister to Susan Okolie. We have been in this hospital since Sunday and all we have experienced is unfortunate occurrences.
“This hospital is Gbagada General Hospital and I can tell you for a fact that since we have been in this hospital, every unit we have gone to, there has been a mistake or the other.”
Family accuses Gbagada Hospital of negligence
She highlighted issues such as incorrect names on medical forms and, the failure of doctors to consult her sister about opting for a cesarean section (CS) despite complications during labour.
Agnes stated that the medical team never asked for her sister’s consent to perform a CS, and when complications arose after the baby’s delivery, the doctors claimed they had informed the family of the option but that Susan had refused.
She also alleged that the nephew’s body was wrongfully labelled with another family’s name in the mortuary.
The video, which rapidly went viral, has ignited widespread anger, with numerous people sharing their own stories of alleged malpractice at government hospitals.
Reactions trail Oladehinde’s nephew's death at Gbagada hospital
TheRadar compiled some of the public reactions below:
“That’s their usual attitude. I experienced them first hand last year. Unfortunately, I lost my 2 year old son!!” Ra stated.
“Why am i not shocked...they have a few unprofessional people there...thats how i lost my aunt in my arms in the same hospital as nobody attended to her insisting i have to carry her myself...very useless hospital,” @ederiomo stated.
“This is highly condemnable. If we can't get other sectors of Nigeria working, at least our hospitals and medical line should be highly efficient. Shame on our politicians that squander money meant for our healthcare. Shame on the nurses and doctors who don't care about human life,” Obi Mich reacted.
“I will never forget June 28, 2022, due to negligence and unprofessional attitudes from the medical staffs at Epe general hospital ,I lost my first born, those people are heartless. Till today I regret ever taking my wife their for a cs operation,” Yano Nworah added.
“That's gross mistakes. Health care on their phone 24/7 there will be mistake and neglectes,” Mr Arinze stated.
“The experienced medical professionals have traveled abroad. The only ones behind are native doctors,” The Truth Only shared.
“This is how Ota general Hospital almost killed my wife and one other guy three weeks ago. I still mean the patron in that hospital. One small mistake again, she looses her job by God's grace,” IOC stated.
“You will see nurses and doctors of nowadays at govt hospitals with their phones, watching TikTok videos and giggling around while on duty/call o. a healthcare facility o. The thing Dey always off me,” Tomisin Williams reacted.
”So sad. But it's the truth about most Nigerian hospitals,” Adeleke reacted.
Lady pleads for justice after Gbagada General Hospital allegedly swaps her sister's baby
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that a family accused Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, of negligence and alleged baby swapping after the reported death of their newborn.
According to the report, the mother, a first-time parent, endured delayed treatment, lack of communication, and unprofessional behaviour during her delivery process.