Advertisement
  • Home
  • NewsWire
  • Travel & Tourism
    • PoliticalWire
  • EntertainmentWire
  • LiveWire
    • Kasolo’s Tales
Sunday, September 24, 2023
  • Home
  • NewsWire
  • Travel & Tourism
    • PoliticalWire
  • EntertainmentWire
  • LiveWire
    • Kasolo’s Tales
The Ugandan Wire
Home NewsWire

2020! Senior Medical Practitioners Kiggundu, Kigozi Succumb to COVID-19

by Osbert Mwesigye
in NewsWire
2020! Senior Medical Practitioners Kiggundu, Kigozi Succumb to COVID-19
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

The Uganda Medical Association was on 30th December 2020 saddened by the loss two great medical practitioners in a time span of less than 24 hours, Dr. Charles Kiggundu and Dr. Alfred Kigozi. The two doctors succumbed to COVID-19.

Dr. Fred Kigozi M.D was a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and also a former Director in Butabika National Referral & Teaching Hospital, Kampala.

Dr. Kiggundu was a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and former President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda and a “real advocate for reproductive health and post-abortion care.

Dr. Richard Idro, the president of the Uganda Medical Association said Dr. Kiggundu was the consultant on duty at Kawempe Hospital close to the time of his death. He said he died on Tuesday.

“Before we could take a breath, news filtered of the death of Dr.Kigozi, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and former Director of Butabika hospital.” Dr. Richard Idro said.

His death proceeds a growing concern for the safety of medicalpractitioners working in COVID-19 facilities with fervent complaints about lack of PPE and other essentials in the treatment of Covid-19 patients.

Dr. Kiggundu was a Board Member for CEHURD Uganda. The organization revealed through its social media pages the sad news of his death last night.

“With deep sorrow, CEHURD mourns the death of its Board Member. Dr. Charles Kiggundu has been an ally, an SRHR champion and a source of wisdom in advancing maternal health rights in Uganda,” CEHURD announced.

READ ALSO:  Court to Resume Hearing of Kanyamunyu Murder Case, Denies Knowledge of Alleged Settlement

He will be remembered for his consistent clarion call for better maternal health service. Just a few days ago, he was trying to secure an ambulance for a mother in distress.

Advertisement

Tags: Corona Virus in Uganda
Osbert Mwesigye

Osbert Mwesigye

Related Posts

Byarugaba Drags Amongi to Court over refusal to renew NSSF contract
NewsWire

Byarugaba Drags Amongi to Court over refusal to renew NSSF contract

by Esther Van Nassanga
08/15/2023
God has no place in heaven for the poor – Archbishop Ssemogerere
NewsWire

God has no place in heaven for the poor – Archbishop Ssemogerere

by Solomon Katushabe
08/15/2023
Next Post
CASH BONANZA: Minister Kahinda Otafire Distributes Shs 5,000 to Voters Ahead of Jan 14th Poll

CASH BONANZA: Minister Kahinda Otafire Distributes Shs 5,000 to Voters Ahead of Jan 14th Poll

Bobi Wine Clears Air on Date of Birth as People Power Moves to Challenge President Museveni’s Academic Papers

Giving Up the Struggle is Betrayal to all Those Whose Blood Has Been Shed - Bobi Wine

Discussion about this post




Trending Stories

  • Fresh S.6 Vacists of Nsambya Girls Parade 16 Year Old ‘Bean’ in Over 6 Steamy Videos

    Fresh S.6 Vacists of Nsambya Girls Parade 16 Year Old ‘Bean’ in Over 6 Steamy Videos

    11 shares
    Share 11 Tweet 0
  • PICS! South African Girls on Social Media Battle Nigerians for the Biggest Booty

    76 shares
    Share 76 Tweet 0
  • PHOTOS: Fresh 35,000 Seater Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium to be Ready in 2021

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • [Price List] Cost Of Construction Materials On A Rise

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Latest Updates

Byarugaba Drags Amongi to Court over refusal to renew NSSF contract

Byarugaba Drags Amongi to Court over refusal to renew NSSF contract

08/15/2023
God has no place in heaven for the poor – Archbishop Ssemogerere

God has no place in heaven for the poor – Archbishop Ssemogerere

08/15/2023
Alpha Ssali, Bebe Cool’s Son, Signs 2 year Deal With Express FC

Alpha Ssali, Bebe Cool’s Son, Signs 2 year Deal With Express FC

08/14/2023
PROFILE! Dr Lambert Bainomugisha, the Newly Appointed Archbishop of Mbarara

Fallen Archbishop Bakyenga: Early life and Career

07/18/2023
Over 2,000 Admitted to Makerere University, MUBS For the 2020/2021 Academic Year

FULL LIST: 2023 Makerere University, MUBS Admissions

07/12/2023

Explore




ABOUT US

We offer accurate news across politics, entertainment, sports, education and features to provide an all round experience for our readers in Uganda.

Email: editorial@theugandanwire.com

Follow Us

Facebook




  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2019 The Ugandan Wire

  • NewsWire
  • Travel & Tourism
  • EntertainmentWire
  • LiveWire
    • Gossip
    • Lifestyle
  • Jobs

© 2019 The Ugandan Wire

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In