FMC Abuja clarifies circumstances around singer Ifunanya Nwagene’s death from a snake bite, denying negligence claims and stating all efforts were made to save her.
Hospital management clarifies that anti-venom was administered as medical team battled to save the life of the “Amemuso Choir” soprano.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has officially denied allegations of medical negligence following the tragic passing of Ifunanya Nwagene, a promising Abuja-based singer who died after suffering a snake bite.
In a press statement issued Sunday evening, the hospital clarified that its medical personnel responded promptly and provided “immediate and appropriate care” to the singer, popularly known by her stage name, Nanyah.
Medical Response and Treatment According to the FMC management, the clinical team initiated several life-saving measures upon her arrival, including:
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Intravenous fluids and intranasal oxygen.
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Administration of polyvalent snake anti-venom.
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Advanced resuscitation efforts.
The hospital disclosed that Ms. Nwagene suffered from “severe neurotoxic complications” as a result of the bite. While the team was preparing to transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after initial stabilization, her condition deteriorated suddenly. Despite emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the medical team was unable to revive her.
Addressing Social Media Speculation The FMC addressed circulating rumors on social media claiming that the hospital lacked anti-snake venom and that the response was inadequate.
“The claims of non-availability of anti-snake venom and inadequate response are unfounded and do not reflect the reality of the situation,” the statement read. The management urged the public to rely on verified information rather than speculation, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and patient care.
A Loss to the Music Scene Ifunanya Nwagene was a prominent soprano with the Amemuso Choir in Abuja. The choir’s Music Director, Sam Ezugwu, described her death as a “major loss,” noting that she was a rising star on the cusp of wider recognition.
Her death has sparked a conversation regarding the availability of emergency anti-venom treatments in the Federal Capital Territory, though the FMC maintains that all necessary medications were available and utilized in this case.