Adichie

British

/ əˈdɪtʃɪ /

noun

Chimamanda Ngozi , born 1977, Nigerian novelist; her novels include Purple Hibiscus (2003) and Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), which won the 2007 Orange Prize for Fiction

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These include the recent death of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son.

From BBC

A series of harrowing cases of allegations of medical negligence, including the death of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, has ignited a fierce debate about patient safety and systemic failures within Nigeria's healthcare system.

From BBC

Complaints about treatment in Nigeria's private hospitals are rare, although that is where Adichie's son was treated.

From BBC

The recent death of the 21-month-old son of Nigerian best-selling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has brought healthcare standards in Africa's most populous country under fresh scrutiny, prompting calls for reforms.

From Barron's

Nkanu was one of twins, and according to a close family member Adichie and her medical doctor husband Ivara Esege had been trying for eight years to have children.

From Barron's

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