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The Courier\u2019s campaign first began in 2015 when it exposed the full extent of the scandal concerning Sam Eljamel, the former head of neurosurgery at the city\u2019s Ninewells Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courier reporter Graeme Strachan\u2019s investigation revealed that the surgeon may have lied about his medical credentials and had performed botched surgeries, leaving one patient with short-term memory less, the loss of vision in their left eye and facial disfigurement. The surgeon is believed to have harmed several other patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, calls for a public inquiry were rejected, after mistaken assurances were made by health board chiefs. The Courier continued to follow the story, continuing to follow the victims’ ordeal. It was only after the news brand revealed the findings that an NHS Tayside investigation into the surgeon was launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In September 2023, plans to initiate a full inquiry were announced \u2013 after eight years of campaigning from the Courier. David Clegg, the editor, said: \u201cThe news that the Scottish Government will finally hold a public inquiry into the scandal of rogue NHS Tayside doctor Sam Eljamel is a huge victory for his victims and also for the Courier\u2019s journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI genuinely believe that without the vital work of our team, Eljamel\u2019s victims would still be waiting for the full public inquiry they so desperately want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis reinforces the need for regional journalists to continue to hold public institutions to account and to fight for the interests and causes that matter to the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HTFP reported that Humza Yousaf, Scottish First Minister, told MSPs in Holyrood that the inquiry was decided upon after \u201cvery careful consideration\u201d of the \u201cextremely disturbing\u201d findings of a due diligence review into NHS Tayside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In March 2024, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray published a piece in the Courier detailing next steps for the inquiries into the disgraced surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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