Day: September 5, 2023

Two health officials from Bugobero Health Centre IV in Manafwa district are now in police custody following the tragic death of an expecting mother who suffered a ruptured uterus due to prolonged neglect during labor. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sara Bulali, a medical officer, and Sandra Cebutai, a midwife. The incident came to light when Bila Nabisawa, a 42-year-old resident of Bukhofu subcounty, lost her life after enduring 14 agonizing hours at the health facility. The attendants, who included the deceased’s husband and sister-in-law, disclosed that they arrived at the facility around 4 pm on July 28th, but their attempts to get the midwife’s attention were met with indifference. Catherine Musiya, the deceased’s sister-in-law, recalled the harrowing experience, sayi...