A young mother from Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, is demanding answers after the tragic death of her 17-month-old son, Deandre Prashad. She claims doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) mistakenly removed both of his kidneys during a surgery that was meant to remove only one.
Eighteen-year-old Shennia Allen says she is devastated and believes her son died as a result of medical negligence. Deandre was admitted in July with a malfunctioning left kidney, and doctors recommended its removal to safeguard the right kidney. But after the July 21 surgery, Allen says she was shocked to learn that both kidneys had allegedly been removed.
Allen explained that Deandre’s kidney condition had been monitored throughout her pregnancy, and a CT scan confirmed he had two kidneys. After the operation, she noticed worrying changes in his health, which she repeatedly reported to hospital staff but felt her concerns were ignored.
She said doctors later told the family that Deandre’s kidneys were conjoined — a complication they claimed was not visible on earlier scans. Allen argues that any unexpected development during the procedure should have been promptly communicated.
Following the surgery, Deandre was placed on dialysis as his condition continued to decline. Over the following months, despite the family’s attempts to seek clarity and intervention, they say they received little explanation or support from medical staff.
On September 22, Deandre passed away. Allen is now calling for accountability and intends to take legal action against GPHC. In a public statement, the family expressed heartbreak and accused the hospital of negligence.
GPHC has since acknowledged the concerns and said the case is under thorough review to determine what occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
