{"id":122518,"date":"2026-04-20T09:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/mp-nakimulis-body-taken-to-mulago-for-postmortem"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:49:47","slug":"mp-nakimulis-body-taken-to-mulago-for-postmortem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/mp-nakimulis-body-taken-to-mulago-for-postmortem","title":{"rendered":"MP Nakimuli\u2019S Body Taken to Mulago for Postmortem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The body of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli has been transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for a postmortem examination following her death earlier on Saturday.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nakimuli passed away at Alexandria Medical Centre along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, a private facility specialising in women\u2019s health services.<\/p>\n<p>According to Robert Kyagulanyi, her death is believed to have followed an unsuccessful surgical procedure, although official confirmation of the exact cause is still pending.<\/p>\n<p>The transfer of her body to Mulago came hours after news of her passing emerged, with authorities expected to conduct a postmortem to establish the precise cause of death.<\/p>\n<p>Nakimuli, who represented Kalangala District in the 11th Parliament on the National Unity Platform ticket, served as a vocal advocate for island communities, focusing on healthcare access, transport challenges, and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her tenure, she was known for consistently raising concerns about service delivery gaps in hard-to-reach areas, particularly in the Lake Victoria island districts.<\/p>\n<p>Leaders across the political divide have expressed shock and grief, describing her as a committed and outspoken legislator who brought attention to the unique challenges facing island populations.<\/p>\n<p>Further details are expected as family members and authorities release official statements on the cause of death and funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. The body of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli has been transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for a postmortem examination following her death earlier on Saturday. Nakimuli passed away at Alexandria Medical Centre along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, a private facility specialising in women\u2019s health services. 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