Justice Mulyagonja blames husband's death on Mulago staff
She also criticised the delay in a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test, saying it took 24 hours despite normally taking less than 30 minutes elsewhere. “There is so much I saw and went through in those few days that I could write a book about it.”
Before Mulago, Kazoora was treated at Ian Clarke Hospital in Kisugu and later at Nsambya Hospital, where the family received support from church leaders. However, escalating medical bills forced a transfer to Mulago, hoping for quality and affordable care.
Instead, their ordeal worsened, leading to another transfer to Mukwaya General Hospital, where Kazoora passed away. Mulyagonja reflected on the indignity she faced despite being a judge: “I’m a Judge and there is no way I was going to keep moving from one place to another begging for contributions. That was too much indignity.”
Mulyagonja’s frank testimony has sparked widespread support. She challenged, “If you don’t say this, you would have betrayed John because he fought for the rights of others.”
MPs Richard Ssebamala and Richard Lumu commended her courage, urging the government to prioritise healthcare funding. Ssebamala said, “No one is immune to inefficiencies in our public health system,” while Lumu called for continued pressure to improve medical services. Mulyagonja’s voice stands as a powerful call to action to address the critical shortcomings of Uganda’s healthcare system.