Rivers state government intervenes after hospital where deceased woman had her baby, allegedly detains the child and grandmother for one year over unpaid bills

The Rivers state government has intervened after a hospital allegedly detained a baby boy and his grandmother for one year over unpaid medical bills. A Nigerian man, Emeka Amaefula, had shared a letter signed by one Dr Tari Bozimo, crying for help for the family of the baby boy,

According to the letter, the baby’s mum had visited the hospital to take delivery of her child but sadly lost her life while welcoming her pre-term baby. It was further claimed that the hospital placed the child in an incubator and gave the necessary treatment.

However, upon discharge, the family was handed a bill of N6 million, of which they paid only N1.4 million. It is alleged that their inability to pay the balance led to the hospital detaining the child and the grandmother who stays with him in the hospital for a year now.

The Rivers state Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, saw the post on X this morning and in her reaction, said the hospital has been contacted and that updates will be given in due time.