By Mulago National Referral Hospital has strongly denied allegations of medical negligence in the care of Mr. Kakooza John Baptist, the late husband of Constitutional Court Judge Justice Irene Mulyagonja, who died on May 17, shortly after being discharged from the facility.
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In a detailed press statement issued by the hospital’s Executive Director Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, Mulago responded to a viral video circulating on social media that suggested Mr. Kakooza had not received proper treatment and lacked access to vital medications during his hospital stay.
The hospital clarified that Mr. Kakooza was admitted on April 9, 2025, to Ward 6B, after being referred from Nsambya Hospital in a deteriorated state, unconscious, refusing food, and non-compliant with prescribed medication. Doctors managed his condition through a multidisciplinary team, administering IV fluids, inserting a nasogastric feeding tube, and resuming critical medication, including insulin.
According to Dr. Byanyima, delays in treatment were initially caused by resistance from Mr. Kakooza’s attendants, who refused the insertion of the feeding tube until April 15. The hospital asserts that once cooperation was established, the patient showed marked improvement and was discharged in stable condition on May 6, which led to a return for a review on May 20.
Mulago refuted claims that it lacked basic medical supplies, stating that both nasogastric tubes and insulin were available and administered. “The allegation that the hospital did not have insulin is not true,” the statement read. “The nurse, together with the patient’s son, obtained the insulin and administered it accordingly.”
The hospital further noted that Mr. Kakooza was communicative, showed signs of recovery, and was discharged in a wheelchair with all vitals stable and physiotherapy ongoing. His death at Mukwaya General Hospital 11 days later is, according to the hospital, unrelated to any deficiency in the care provided at Mulago.
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Mulago expressed disappointment over what it called misleading public narratives, insisting that the patient received “high-quality care” and that his attendants had expressed satisfaction at the time of discharge.
“We are committed to patient-centered care and are continuously investing in technology, professional expertise, and improved systems,” Dr. Byanyima stated, reaffirming the hospital’s position amid growing public scrutiny.
The hospital has extended its condolences to Justice Mulyagonja and her family but emphasized the need for facts and professionalism in the public debate around sensitive health matters.
