My Son Died 3 Months Ago, But Hospital Management Has Refused To Release The Body Because Of This - AZNews

My Son Died 3 Months Ago, but Hospital Management Has Refused to Release the Body Because Of This

A lady has been mourning for three months alongside her husband, children, and neighbors after being unable to bury her son, who died three months ago. The lady explained that her son, named Jack, had a road accident in May of this year, leading to his admission to a hospital in Ngara. Jack’s condition was severe, necessitating ICU treatment for several months.....Read The Full Story Here ▶

In January, Jack passed away, leaving behind a substantial hospital bill that had accumulated to 4 million. Despite numerous fundraising efforts, the family has been unable to clear this bill.

Jack’s mother expressed her anguish, stating that it has now been three months since Jack’s passing, yet his body remains at the mortuary. The hospital management has refused to release the body, insisting that the family settle the entire hospital bill.

“My son died three months ago, but the hospital management has refused to release his body due to the huge bill that he left behind. Although we have managed to raise 1.2 million, the hospital management still refuses to release the body,” she said.