The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan hs reacted to the conflicting reports surrounding the unfortunate passing of Adenekan Temidayo Aduke, also known as Aduke Gold.
It was reported In some media that Aduke Gold died of cervical cancer while some said she died during surgery for fibroid but the actual cause of her death was not disclosed by the hospital management
UCH mangement in a statement by Funmilayo Adetuyibi,information & Public Relations Officer said “It is important to state emphatically that Aduke Gold did not undergo any surgery during her time at UCH”
According to the statement, “Aduke Gold was referred to UCH on August 3rd, 2024 and was admitted to the hospital. Sadly, she passed away on August 12th, 2024. ”
As the leading tertiary healthcare institution in Nigeria, UCH is committed to providing transparent and factual information to the public on this matter and all patient information is kept strictly confidential and not disclosed to the general public
“The hospital’s management operates under the guiding principle of “Patient’s Comfort” and is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare to all Nigerians, regardless of their status or background.”
“On behalf of the management, staff, students, and the numerous patients under the care of UCH, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Adenekan Temidayo Aduke. We pray that they find the strength to cope with this profound loss.”
“As an institution dedicated to saving lives and promoting public health, UCH remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering excellent medical services to the people of Nigeria. We will continue to uphold the highest standards of care and transparency in all our operations.”
