[ 2017-03-13 ]

The 3 year old boy died of complications from a surgery

Couple to sue Cardio Centre over death of 3-year-old son
A couple whose three-year-old son died of
complications from a surgery to correct his
hole-in-heart condition is considering taking
legal action against the National Cardiothoracic
Centre.

Noel and Vida Jacquaye say they are compelled to
seek legal redress after a post-mortem on their
deceased child, Andy, confirmed that he died of
post-surgery complications.

In an interview with Joy News’ Jennifer
Akuamoah, Andy’s father, Noel said after a
doctor friend had explained details of the
post-mortem to him he was convinced a court action
will give the family some justice.

“I spoke to a colleague who is a doctor and he
told me that there was some mistake during the
surgery. They did something they were not supposed
to do,” Noel said.

Three-year-old Andy Jacquaye suffered from a hole
in heart condition and required urgent surgery.
The family needed to raise GHS 32,000 before the
surgery could be done.

The amount was paid through the benevolence of the
family’s church members, and the surgery after
being postponed several times in 2016, it was
eventually scheduled for February15, 2017.

But Andy died after the surgery. His mother said
she still cannot believe that her child is gone.

Andy’s father told Joy News he does not want
other families and children to experience a
similar fate.

He believes any legal action will not only seek
justice for his child, but also for the many
children and families who might seek medical
attention at the national cardio centre.

For him, not even one more child should die under
similar circumstances.

Source - Myjoyonline.com

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