The Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has terminated a surgeon who secretly removed a patient’s kidney during a surgical procedure, sparking outrage across Nigeria.

Key Details:

• The incident involved Joshua Afolayan, a kidney-transplant recipient, who discovered his organ was taken without his consent.
• A panel of inquiry, chaired by Professor Francis Faduyile, confirmed the allegation.
• Immediate action:
  • The surgeon has been dismissed.
  • Other members of the surgical team are suspended for one month pending administrative review.
• The state government pledged full support, covering:
  • A new kidney transplant for Mr. Afolayan.
  • Post-transplant care and medication for two years.
• Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, announced plans for a reorganization of EKSUTH to strengthen patient safety, accountability, and clinical governance.
• Social media reaction is demanding criminal prosecution, public trial, and disclosure of the surgeon’s identity.

The case has intensified calls for stricter oversight and transparency in medical practices across Nigerian hospitals.