Nigeria, March 4 -- The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors for for alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, the 21-month-old son of author Chimamanda Adichie.

The panel issued the suspension order after establishing that the doctors have a case to answer regarding the tragic incident.

The findings follow an investigation triggered by a formal complaint lodged with the Council on 16 January.

Medical practitioners from Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital and Atlantis Paediatric Hospital responded to the complaint, submitting affidavits and presenting oral testimony before the MDCN Investigative Panel.

At the conclusion of its 25th session held in Abu...