Celebrity fashion entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has joined renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in calling out Euracare Hospital, Lagos, over allegations of medical negligence.
Lawani’s claims surfaced just hours after Adichie issued a legal notice to the hospital, accusing it of “medical negligence and professional impropriety” in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son.
In a series of Instagram posts, Lawani detailed what she described as severe medical negligence during a spine implant surgery at the private hospital, which she said left her with long-term, life-altering health complications.
According to Lawani, the procedure led to catastrophic outcomes, including multiple emergency surgeries, lung complications, damaged vocal cords, and temporary loss of the use of her legs. She said her condition worsened due to what she described as poor post-operative care, resulting in breathing difficulties, severe infections, and repeated medical interventions.
She alleged that after undergoing three surgeries at Euracare, her health continued to deteriorate, forcing her to be airlifted to the United Kingdom for emergency treatment. There, doctors reportedly discovered a serious lung infection and immediately carried out another surgery.
Lawani recounted traumatic experiences during her hospital stay, including an incident where her heart allegedly “seized” after injections were administered, and moments when she struggled to breathe. She said she spent about two months in the hospital and another month in a rehabilitation centre after losing the use of her hands and legs, adding that she developed bedsores and had to relearn how to walk, speak, and care for herself.
The entrepreneur disclosed that she spent close to ₦100 million on medical bills and claimed she is still undergoing treatment, including speech therapy. She said the experience left her traumatised and permanently altered her life.
Lawani further criticised what she described as weak regulation of Nigeria’s healthcare sector, alleging that some private hospitals prioritise profit over patient care. She accused Euracare of mismanagement and said many of its doctors were not permanent staff.
She stated that Adichie’s recent disclosure prompted her to speak out, adding that she plans to pursue legal action against the hospital once she fully recovers.