Her untimely passing is a profound loss to the healthcare family she served with pride
A Nigerian nurse based in Leeds, United Kingdom, Nnena Miriam, has been found dead in her apartment, triggering grief across the nursing community in the UK and Nigeria.
According to Fellow Nurses Africa, a missing person report was filed after Miriam failed to respond to calls and missed work shifts. Police later discovered her lifeless body at home.
“It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we report the sudden passing of one of our own, Nnena Miriam, a dedicated and professional nurse based in Leeds, United Kingdom,” the organisation stated.
Miriam had just returned from Nigeria where she held her introduction ceremony in preparation for her traditional marriage.
“Tuesday, April 29, was meant to be her special day: a day of joy, celebration, and new beginnings,” the statement added.
Her death follows a similar tragedy in March 2024 when another Nigerian nurse, Chidimma Ezenyili, died after collapsing during a home care shift.
An investigation into Miriam’s death is ongoing.