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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticised Uganda\u2019s healthcare system, saying poor medical services continue to cost citizens their lives and push families into poverty.<\/b><\/p>\n

Kyagulanyi made the remarks while attending a vigil at the home of musician Shafik Walukagga, widely known as Fik Fameica, following the death of his mother, Jackline Nassimbwa, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 51 in Munyonyo.<\/p>\n

Speaking to mourners, Bobi Wine said that with a functional public healthcare system, many Ugandans would not be dying from treatable conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we had functioning hospitals, Fik Fameica\u2019s mother wouldn\u2019t have died of cancer at just 51 years,\u201d Kyagulanyi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not God, but at least if treatment was available, things would look better.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that access to quality healthcare in Uganda has increasingly become a privilege rather than a right, leaving citizens vulnerable to financial ruin.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Uganda, you are just one hospital bill away from being broke. Even top taxpayers can be made poor by a single medical bill,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Kyagulanyi was accompanied by NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya as they joined family members, fellow musicians and supporters to pay tribute to the deceased.<\/p>\n

What began as a sombre vigil later turned into a broader moment of reflection on the state of healthcare in the country.<\/p>\n

Bobi Wine expressed concern that the crisis cuts across all social and economic classes, noting that even prominent artists and public figures often struggle to access adequate medical care.<\/p>\n

Jackline Nassimbwa was remembered as a supportive mother who played a significant role in her son\u2019s life and music career.<\/p>\n

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the entertainment industry and the wider public.<\/p>\n

Kyagulanyi\u2019s remarks have reignited debate on Uganda\u2019s healthcare system, with citizens pointing to challenges such as underfunded public hospitals, high treatment costs and limited access to specialised care.<\/p>\n

He urged national leaders to prioritise healthcare reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n

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