Documents reviewed by MMI News show that Dr. Frederick Okie, the obstetrician-gynecologist named in recent complaints involving the Daniel Muna Memorial Clinic, was previously stripped of his right to practise medicine in parts of the United States following findings of professional misconduct and failure to meet accepted standards of care.
Certified disciplinary records indicate that Dr. Okie’s medical licence was revoked in the State of Kansas and later suspended in the Commonwealth of Virginia, after regulatory authorities found that his actions placed a pregnant patient and her unborn child at serious risk.
Licence revoked after findings of malpractice
According to a Final Order issued by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, Dr. Okie’s licence to practise medicine and surgery was revoked following detailed findings related to his management of a high-risk pregnancy.
The Board concluded that Dr. Okie failed to properly acknowledge and respond to signs of severe pre-eclampsia, including proteinuria and dangerously elevated blood pressure, and delayed involving appropriate specialists. The findings further state that his actions increased the patient’s risk of placental abruption, seizures, stroke, renal damage, and harm to a premature infant.
Regulators characterised the conduct as professional incompetence and unprofessional behaviour, noting that the failures occurred over a period of time rather than as a single isolated incident.
Subsequent suspension in Virginia
Following the Kansas revocation, the Virginia Department of Health Professions issued an order suspending Dr. Okie’s licence to practise medicine in Virginia.
The Virginia order confirms that the suspension was based on disciplinary action already taken in another U.S. jurisdiction and records that Dr. Okie’s licence was thereafter classified as no longer current.
Relevance to complaints in Cameroon
Dr. Okie has been named in complaints shared with MMI News concerning alleged negligence during the delivery of twins at the Daniel Muna Memorial Clinic in Douala. The family involved has raised concerns about delayed intervention, inadequate planning despite known risk factors, and the potential long-term impact on the mother and children.
MMI News has not independently verified whether Cameroonian medical authorities were formally informed of Dr. Okie’s past disciplinary history in the United States, or whether any assessment was carried out prior to or during his engagement at the clinic.
Clinic and regulators silent
MMI News previously wrote to the Director of the Daniel Muna Memorial Clinic, Dr. Margaret Adams Njinyam, requesting clarification on the allegations and on the clinic’s employment of Dr. Okie. After more than two weeks, no written response was received, and a subsequent phone call was declined.
The family of the patient also petitioned the Association of Doctors of Cameroon and was referred to the Cameroon Medical Council. As of publication, the council has not responded to the complaints.
Ongoing public-interest concerns
Health professionals and patient advocates note that the absence of responses from both the clinic and regulatory authorities raises broader concerns about oversight, accountability, and patient safety, particularly for pregnant women and newborns.
MMI News remains open to publishing any response from the Daniel Muna Memorial Clinic, Dr. Okie, or relevant medical authorities
Editor’s note: This report is based on certified regulatory records issued by U.S. medical authorities. Copies of the disciplinary orders reviewed by MMI News are on file.