The Federal Medical Centre, FMC Abuja has broken the silence concerning the controversy surrounding the death of rising singer Ifunanya ‘Nanyah’ Nwangene.
Ifunanya was said to have died after a snake bit her in her Lugbe residence.
On Sunday, news of her passing went viral on social media, igniting public debate and discussion about healthcare readiness.
According to reports and confirmation by her music director, Nanyah had immediately sought treatment at two different hospitals, but was allegedly turned away because there was no anti-venom available.
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Sam Ezugwu, the music director of Amemuso Choir, recalled the closing hours to TheCable. He revealed that medical personnel informed him that while two doses of anti-venom were required, only one was immediately available at the hospital and had been administered.
Ezugwu acknowledged that FMC Abuja attended to her upon arrival but emphasised major delays earlier in the hunt for care.
He relayed that a doctor later told him the snake’s venom had already travelled through her system by the time she reached their facility.
FMC Abuja Denies Allegations of Negligence
In its formal statement, the management of FMC Abuja justified its actions, noting that its staff offered rapid and comprehensive care.
The hospital confirmed that treatment comprised resuscitation efforts, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and the delivery of “polyvalent snake antivenom”.
The letter added that the hospital’s investigation found that Nwangene had “suffered severe neurotoxic complications” from the bite.
It added that as preparations were being made to admit her to the intensive care unit (ICU), she “developed a sudden deterioration”.
The statement read in part, “We want to clarify that the management team at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja acted promptly and with the utmost care upon Ms. Nwagene’s arrival,” the statement reads.
“Our medical staff provided immediate and appropriate treatment, including resuscitation efforts, intravenous fluids, intranasal oxygen, and the administration of polyvalent snake antivenom.
“After a thorough but quick evaluation, it was clear that Ms. Nwagene suffered severe neurotoxic complications from the snake bite.
“Despite all efforts to stabilize her condition and transfer her to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment, she experienced a sudden deterioration just before the transfer.
“Our team of professionals worked diligently to provide CPR and other life-saving measures; however, despite these efforts, we were unable to revive her.”
FMC Abuja further denied allegations of negligence or a lack of anti-venom, calling such claims “unfounded”.
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“We stand by the quality of care and dedication our team demonstrates daily. The claims of non-availability of anti-snake venom and inadequate response are unfounded and do not reflect the reality of the situation,” it added.
“We are committed to transparency and integrity in our practices and will continue to pursue excellence in patient care.
“In light of these events, we encourage our community to engage with credible sources for information and updates rather than relying on social media speculation. We remain available for any further inquiries or clarifications.”
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