Editorial
A midwife at Bubango Health Centre II in Kibaale District has been interdicted following allegations of professional negligence that reportedly led to an expectant mother delivering outside the facility.
The affected health worker, Rosemary Abigaba, an enrolled midwife attached to the facility in Bubango Sub-county, was suspended from duty after an incident said to have occurred on 12 April 2026. It is alleged that while on duty, she neglected an expectant mother who later delivered on the veranda of the health centre.
In an interdiction letter dated 14 April 2026, the Chief Administrative Officer of Kibaale District, John Katontoroma, directed that Abigaba be removed from duty with immediate effect to allow for thorough investigations. The action followed a report submitted by the District Health Officer.
The patient, identified as Kabasinguzi Sanyu, aged 24, a resident of Kabanda B Village in Bubango Sub-county, reportedly delivered outside despite having sought care at the facility. She is the wife of Tugume Mutekanga, also a resident of the same area.
Katontoroma noted that the interdiction is intended to pave way for an impartial inquiry into the allegations. Copies of the interdiction letter were circulated to key district authorities, including the Resident District Commissioner, the LC V Chairperson, the District Service Commission, the District Health Officer, and the Head of Human Resource.
During the interdiction period, Abigaba will receive half of her salary, in accordance with public service regulations.
The Chief Administrative Officer further cautioned health workers across the district to uphold professionalism and diligently attend to all patients, including expectant mothers, warning that negligence would attract disciplinary action.
When visited by our reporter, Bubango Health Centre II was operational, with the facility in-charge, Fred Senyombi, present on duty alongside other staff, including support personnel