The Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Abuja has replied to social media postings about the sad loss of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who died on January 31, 2026, from severe neurotoxic consequences after being bitten by a snake.
The statement that came out yesterday said,
“The hospital’s management sends its heartfelt condolences to the Nwagene family during this time of great sorrow. We understand how hard it is to lose someone you love, and we share in the family’s grief.
“FMC Abuja wants to make it clear that when the patient arrived, the hospital’s medical staff acted quickly and in accordance with established emergency care guidelines. Immediate interventions encompassed resuscitation, intravenous fluid supply, intranasal oxygen support, and the provision of polyvalent anti-snake venom.
“After a quick but thorough clinical exam, it was decided that the snake bite had caused advanced neurotoxic symptoms in the patient. While plans were being made to move her to the Intensive Care Unit for more specialized care, her condition suddenly got worse just before the move.
The medical team that was there right away started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other advanced life-saving techniques. Even though the clinical team worked hard and together, they were unable to bring the patient back to life.
The management of FMC Abuja strongly denies assertions that anti-snake venom is not available or that medical help is slow to arrive. They say these claims are false and misleading. The center still has working emergency response systems and is still dedicated to providing fast, caring, and high-quality healthcare services.
“FMC Abuja says again that it is committed to being open, professional, and always improving patient care. People are told to get information from reliable and confirmed sources and to stay away from speculation that could upset the families involved.
“The hospital is still open to give more information if needed.”
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