RismadarVoice Reporters
November 9, 2026
The management of Eku Baptist General Hospital in Delta State has denied reports circulating on social media that the facility offers free DNA testing services to members of the public.
The hospital also dismissed viral claims that a man discovered through DNA testing that none of his five children was biologically his, alongside allegations that more than 50 cases of paternity fraud had been recorded at the facility.
The hospital’s Medical Director, Dr Chris Njogu, made the clarification on Monday while responding to enquiries about the reports.
According to Njogu, Eku Baptist General Hospital, located in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area, has neither introduced nor operated any free DNA testing programme.
He described the circulating information as false and misleading, stressing that the hospital had no record of the alleged paternity fraud incidents.
The medical director explained that the hospital operates as a secondary healthcare facility and lacks the specialised laboratory equipment required to conduct DNA examinations.
He noted that such investigations are generally carried out at properly equipped diagnostic laboratories and advanced medical institutions.
The clarification followed widespread circulation of videos and social media posts on TikTok, Facebook and other platforms alleging that the hospital had introduced free paternity testing.
The claims attracted public attention and generated discussions about family relationships, biological parentage and alleged cases of paternity fraud.
However, the hospital maintained that the stories were fabricated and did not reflect any service or investigation conducted at the facility.
Also reacting, an official of the Delta State Ministry of Health, Paul Iwara, denied claims that the state government had introduced a free DNA testing programme.
Iwara said the ministry had not commenced any initiative providing free paternity testing to residents.
The clarification further contradicted suggestions circulating online that the alleged programme was being implemented with government support.
The hospital’s management urged residents to disregard the misleading reports and verify information about healthcare services through recognised official channels.
It also encouraged members of the public to contact the hospital or the Delta State Ministry of Health before relying on claims about newly introduced medical programmes.
The development highlights concerns about the circulation of unverified health information on social media, particularly allegations capable of causing family disputes, damaging reputations and generating public anxiety.
The hospital reiterated that no free DNA testing programme exists at the facility and that the viral paternity fraud claims were unfounded.
