Health authorities say life-saving snakebite treatment is available across all FCTA hospitals amid public outcry over alleged medical negligence

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reassured residents that anti-snake venom is readily available and fully stocked in all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres, following the death of popular singer, Ifunanya Nwangene.

Nwangene’s death on Saturday triggered widespread public outrage on social media, with allegations of medical negligence and claims that life-saving antivenom was unavailable at the health facility where she was treated.

In response to the controversy, the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, issued a statement late Monday night, urging residents to remain calm and avoid misinformation.

Dr Fasawe stressed that the FCTA maintains adequate supplies of both polyvalent and multivalent antivenoms, which are distributed across all government-owned hospitals and public health facilities in the territory.

“Different forms and types of anti-snake venom are widely available across FCTA-owned hospitals and public health facilities,” she said.

She added that the administration prioritises emergency preparedness and has continued to strengthen the availability of essential medicines, particularly for life-threatening conditions such as snakebites.

The FCTA also reiterated its commitment to investigating the circumstances surrounding Nwangene’s death to establish the facts and address any gaps in emergency response, while cautioning the public against drawing conclusions before official findings are released.