Nine survivors from a violent attack by Obed Baguma and David Munyirambe in Kyaterekera Sub-county, Kagadi District, which left eight family members dead, are voicing serious concerns about inadequate treatment at Kagadi Hospital.
They are appealing to the government and local authorities for urgent intervention, warning that without proper medical attention, their conditions could worsen.
Last week, Kyaterekera residents were shocked by a brutal assault in which Baguma and Munyirambe targeted their family, reportedly over religious differences, as the victims refused to abandon their Seventh-day Adventist faith in favor of the attackers’ beliefs.
Eight family members were killed, with fatalities later reaching ten after security forces neutralised the attackers. Another ten injured victims were taken to Kagadi Hospital for care.
A week later, the injured survivors report minimal attention and scarce resources at the hospital. Elmos Mukandirwa, 49, said they’ve had to pay for much of their own medication.
“This tragedy was unexpected, and we never planned for this level of injury. But to come to a government hospital and not receive proper care is difficult for us. We’re in serious pain,” he shared.
Rodgers Nzabara, 27, echoed Mukandirwa’s concerns, warning that without support from authorities, some may not survive. “Beyond the occasional tablets provided by the nurses, the care doesn’t match our condition,” he said.
Kagadi Hospital Administrator Simon Peter Tumusiime confirmed the facility’s challenges, explaining that it lacks many of the medicines required for the victims. “This isn’t the first time we’ve struggled to fully care for patients.
We have the will, but without supplies, it’s difficult. We often have to advise patients to buy medicines from private clinics,” Tumusiime explained.
Kagadi District Chairman Ndibwami Yosiya called on the Ministry of Health to increase the hospital’s medical supplies, emphasising the district’s growing population.
“Kagadi’s population has increased significantly, but medicine supplies remain limited. We appeal to the government for more support, and we recommend that the injured receive special attention, possibly even referrals to facilities in Kampala,” he said.