So many people have been asking me , "How did she die?" "what happened?" "What killed her? "
I think this information will give a clearer picture of "what happened" .
In 1999, when Mrs. Dora Akunyili was the Zonal secretary (south-west) of Petroleum (special) Trust Fund ,She was diagnosed to have a Medical condition which needed to be operated. The Doctors observed She had a growth that should be surgically removed.
I think this information will give a clearer picture of "what happened" .
In 1999, when Mrs. Dora Akunyili was the Zonal secretary (south-west) of Petroleum (special) Trust Fund ,She was diagnosed to have a Medical condition which needed to be operated. The Doctors observed She had a growth that should be surgically removed.
Dora Akunyili , then 44 ,decided to travel to the United State first to get a second opinion and then to undergo the prescribed surgery . The bill for the medical trip was $17,000 including $12,000 for the surgery .
During the Pre-surgery check-up in the US ,the doctors told her the Nigerian doctors had made a wrong diagnosis and She did not need any surgery . It was said to be a minor issue that medications would solve .
She thanked the Doctors and to their surprise ,she said she was going to return the money meant for the surgery to PTF ./ That was Strange /. Nigerian government officials had devised a way of making sure such monies were not returned to the treasury .
The Hospital informed the PTF under the leadership of Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari ,about one honest Nigerian they had found . Buhari was very impressed with the report. He wrote a letter to Akunyili commending her honesty .
Meanwhile,Akunyili always went abroad for check-ups and she was always given an all-clear . She continued to look robust and energetic .
But on july 13,2013,something strange happened to her . She was preparing to travel to the United States to receive an award. The following day was her 59th birthday. Then she fell ill.
She decided to go ahead with her trip and attend to her health in the United States .
It was while she was there that new checks was carried out and it was discovered that She had CANCER.
The Original diagnosis in 1998 was right but the diagnosis at the point of surgery was wrong.
She became seriously ill and there were fears she could loose her life.
She was in the hospital for months and only returned to Nigeria this year when the doctors said she was improving.
Her last public appearance was at the National Conference in Abuja, where she was a delegate . Pictures of a frail-looking Akunyili soon went viral on the internet .
Multiple reports could not ascertain the type of cancer , but there are several pinpointing cervical.
Prof. Dora Akunyili rested on the Cold hands of Death on June 7 ,2014 in an hospital in India .
I would also like to add that she Died in the Active Service for the Unity of Nigeria...
Credit :: SaharaReporters

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