Tragedy in Bayelsa as Doctor Dies After Childbirth of Triplets
By Wellington Jopelo
A medical doctor, Dr Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications shortly after delivering triplets in Bayelsa State.
Her death was confirmed by her brother, Meshack Sintei, in a statement shared on Wednesday, revealing that she passed away in the early hours of April 14, 2026.
According to the family, she had successfully delivered the babies at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital in Okolobiri before her condition suddenly worsened.
She was later moved to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa for urgent medical attention.
Despite efforts by doctors to stabilise her, her health reportedly declined rapidly during treatment.
Family members said she struggled to breathe while medical personnel worked tirelessly to save her life.
They added that her oxygen levels dropped significantly during the emergency response at the ICU.
The family described the incident as devastating, noting that she fought until her final moments.
Her brother said her passing has left a deep void, describing her as a committed doctor and a new mother.
Dr Ogbachi was also a registrar at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital and a member of the Nigerian Medical Association.
She was an alumna of Niger Delta University and was known among colleagues as a dedicated professional.
Her death has sparked grief among family, friends, and members of the medical community.
At the time of filing this report, official confirmation from hospital authorities was still being awaited.