COOUTH Explains Medical Findings in Death of Pregnant Patient

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, has responded to social-media claims surrounding the death of Mrs Uche-Chukwudokwe Amarachi, who was 14 weeks pregnant. The hospital said she was referred after receiving treatment at a private facility for body swelling and breathing difficulty, not simply for cold and catarrh. It said tests at COOUTH found severe anaemia, protein and blood in her urine, and fluid around her lungs. Doctors diagnosed nephrotic syndrome, a serious kidney condition that can pose major risks in pregnancy. COOUTH said its multidisciplinary team advised ending the pregnancy to protect her life, but the patient and her husband initially declined. She received three units of blood and other treatment, but her condition later worsened. Her husband reportedly gave consent for the procedure after she became unconscious, but she died before it could be carried out. The hospital expressed condolences to the family and urged the public to verify claims before sharing accounts that could misrepresent the case or damage the reputation of health workers.

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