Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago Hospital after collapsing during court proceedings, according to his wife, Winnie Byanyima.In an update shared with the public, Byanyima said Besigye remains unconscious, unable to speak, and is not responding to pain stimuli as doctors closely monitor his condition.
She appealed to Ugandans to pray for her husband while calling for justice and proper handling of his case.Former Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura also confirmed that Besigye’s sister and personal doctor, Dr. Olive Kobusingye, had been granted access to him at the hospital, while National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) said the opposition leader had remained unconscious since collapsing in court.
Dr. Besigye collapsed during High Court proceedings after objecting to the continuation of his trial. His condition has sparked nationwide concern, although Mulago Hospital and the Ministry of Health had not issued an official medical statement at the time of publication.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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