Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has denied allegations on social media that it failed to provide adequate care to Ifunanya Nwagene, who died after suffering complications from a snake bite. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Bioku Muftau, head of clinical services, the hospital said Ms Nwagene died from severe neurotoxic complications arising from the snake bite, and not from negligence or the absence of anti-snake venom, as alleged online.

The management expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased, describing her death as a painful loss. "First and foremost, we express our deepest condolences to the Nwagene family during this incredibly difficult time.

"The loss of a loved ...