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Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics, a Nigerian hospital in Abuja, has denied any involvement in a controversial kidney transplant case, stating its role was limited to providing facilities for the procedure. The hospital claims the transplant was carried out by an independent medical team led by Dr. Benjamin Friday Oyimeh, who is associated with the Crown Medical and Kidney Centre. According to the clinic's statement, the team was responsible for all aspects of the transplant process, including donor and recipient screening, informed consent, and compliance with national health regulations. The donor, identified as Abubakar Hassan, was admitted on April 24, 2026, and underwent surgery the same day. The hospital emphasized that it did not participate in, facilitate, or benefit from any financial transactions related to the transplant and relied solely on the documentation provided by the medical team.

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Wellington Clinics denies involvement in alleged kidney transplant deal

Wellington Clinics, a Nigerian hospital in Abuja, has denied any involvement in a controversial kidney transplant case, stating its role was limited to providing facilities for the procedure. The hospital claims the transplant was carried out by an independent medical team led by Dr. Benjamin Friday Oyimeh, who is associated with the Crown Medical and Kidney Centre. According to the clinic's statement, the team was responsible for all aspects of the transplant process, including donor and recipient screening, informed consent, and compliance with national health regulations. The donor, identified as Abubakar Hassan, was admitted on April 24, 2026, and underwent surgery the same day. The hospital emphasized that it did not participate in, facilitate, or benefit from any financial transactions related to the transplant and relied solely on the documentation provided by the medical team.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual denial from Wellington Clinics regarding their involvement in a controversial kidney transplant. There is no overt ideological framing or emphasis on specific political agendas. The focus remains on the hospital’s operational policies and legal responsibilities rather

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