Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala after his health deteriorated dramatically while in custody.
Reports of unresponsive state
Besigye’s wife confirmed that the 70-year-old is currently in intensive care. According to medical sources, the veteran opposition figure is now unresponsive, indicating a severe decline in his medical status.
Health crisis while in detention
The sudden worsening of Besigye’s condition occurred while he was being held by authorities, necessitating his urgent transfer to the hospital for specialized care.
As one of Uganda’s most prominent political figures, the health of the opposition leader remains a point of high concern for his supporters and observers of the country’s political climate.
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