Edo Govt Seals Private Hospital Where Two Year Old Contracted AIDS Virus

By Ayodele Oni

“My son is not even two years, and now, he will live with this forever” – Father of victim laments.

A private hospital in Benin City, Edo State Capital, where a less than two years old baby allegedly contracted HIV virus, has been sealed by the State Government.

Already, the parents of the baby have been advised to seek legal redress over the matter while some human Rights activists have taken up the matter.

The family, is demanding justice after the baby, Jeremiah,was allegedly infected with the virus through a blood transfusion at the private hospital.(Safe Bliss Medical Centre.)

According to the father, Mr. Mumbor, both he and his wife, Elisa, tested HIV-negative. Their baby only tested positive after receiving transfused blood on February 6, 2025, when doctors said his blood level was dangerously low.

Mr. Mumbor explained that he offered to donate his own blood, but was told the lab technician was unavailable.

“The hospital, instead, charged ₦40,000 for blood from a bank. After two units were given, the child recovered.

“Months later, following a second transfusion, Jeremiah’s condition worsened. Referred to Edo Specialist Hospital, the boy tested positive for HIV.

“Additional tests confirmed the result, while his parents remained negative. Doctors said the infection likely came from the transfusion.

“My son is not even two years old, and now he will live with this forever. I just want justice,” Mr. Mumbor said.

The family reported the case to the Edo State Ministry of Justice. After initial reluctance, the hospital owner appeared with lawyers.

Authorities later sealed the hospital for operating without a license, but eventually told the family to pursue legal action independently.

Police have launched an investigation. Meanwhile, human rights activist Comrade Glory Omonigho urged government bodies to act, saying, “This is not just a personal issue; this is a public health crisis.”