EKSUTH sets up panel to probe alleged kidney harvest
By Boye Oyeyemi –
The Board of Management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of kidney removal at the facility.
The probe follows claims by Mr. Joshua Afolayan, a recent patient of the hospital who underwent surgery there.
Prof. Francis Faduyile, an Anatomic Pathologist from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, has been appointed Chairman of the panel.
Other members include Prof. Patrick Temi Adegun of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti; Dr. Henry Abiyere of Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti; and Dr. Adebola Adeniyi-Agbaje, General Manager of Progress FM, Ado-Ekiti.
The panel also features Reverend Emmanuel Aribasoye, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State branch; High Chief (Prof.) Babatunde Akindele, Elemo of Ado-Ekiti; and Barr. Adebayo Titilayo, Legal Adviser to the Ekiti State Ministry of Health, who will serve as Secretary.
The panel has been given ten days to submit its findings, with the hospital assuring the public that the investigation will be thorough.
Hospital management has urged all affected individuals and members of the public to cooperate, noting that the panel comprises independent and respected members who will ensure fairness and justice.
