The National Hospital, Abuja has denied reports suggesting that ailing actor Zack Orji was referred to a private facility for additional treatment.
This was made known in a statement signed by the hospital spokesman, Tayo Haastrup, on behalf of the Chief Medical Director.
Haastrup said the actor, who was brought in on New Year’s Eve and admitted to the intensive care unit, was stabilized and moved to the ENT ward.
Haastrup added that he was later transferred to the orthopaedic ward, where surgeons began preparing him for surgery.
The statement reads: “The attention of the National Hospital Abuja has been drawn to a publication insinuating that the Apex hospital referred the Nigerian Actor Zack Orji to a private hospital in Abuja.
“To set the record straight, the actor, who was brought in on New Year’s Eve and admitted to the intensive care unit, was stabilized by National Hospital Abuja and moved to the ENT ward.
“Later in the day, he was transferred to the orthopedic ward, where our surgeons began preparing him for surgery. However, the relatives of the patient signed a form “Leaving Against Medical Advice” on January 1, 2024.
“This thwarted all preparations for his surgery. Nevertheless, the Management of National Hospital Abuja wishes him a speedy recovery.”
Zack, 64, slumped on December 29 and was admitted to the intensive care unit of the National Hospital in Abuja, before he was transferred to a private hospital.
