news 1 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Besigye Continues Treatment in ICU After Court Collapse
Dr. Kizza Besigye remains under intensive care at Mulago National Referral Hospital following a medical emergency that occurred during court proceedings. The incident has raised concerns about his health. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/besigye-remains-in-icu-at-mulago-following-court-collapse-5543324
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His admission follows a sudden collapse that happened while he was inside the court dock on Wednesday.
Sources close to the situation confirmed that Dr. Besigye experienced the medical episode during court proceedings. He was immediately attended to and subsequently transferred to Mulago Hospital for further medical evaluation and care.
The exact nature of his condition has not been fully disclosed, but his presence in the ICU indicates a serious medical concern. His close allies and the FDC party are reportedly monitoring his health closely.
This incident has sparked considerable public interest, given Dr. Besigye’s prominent role in Uganda’s political landscape. Further updates are expected as his medical team provides more information on his condition and recovery progress.
This story was reported by the Daily Monitor.