COOUTH addresses patient death and highlights hospital investments

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Anambra State is addressing recent scrutiny while highlighting ongoing institutional improvements. The hospital's Chief Medical Director, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, attributed recent advancements in infrastructure, equipment, and accreditation efforts to strategic investments from Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

Separately, the hospital addressed the death of an expectant mother, Mrs. Amarachi Uche-Chukwudokwe, following social media allegations that her death was due to minor ailments. COOUTH Public Relations Officer, Henrietta Agbai, clarified that hospital records indicate the patient suffered from nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disorder. The hospital reported that the patient presented with significant anemia, proteinuria, and pleural effusion after being managed at a private facility, contradicting claims that the patient only suffered from