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How one tragedy put Nigeria's healthcare in the spotlight

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Nigeria's healthcare system is under scrutiny following the death of writer Chimamanda Adichie's infant son. While the family alleges he was denied oxygen and improperly sedated, the hospital denies wrongdoing. DW's Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Dr Agbor Ebuta, Consultant Family Physician and Vice President Medical Initiative for Africa, and DW correspondent in Nigeria, Olisa Chukwumah.
22 Jan English Germany News

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