By URN
A midwife at Bubango Health Centre II has been interdicted following allegations of negligence that led to a 24-year-old expectant mother delivering outside the maternity ward.
Rosemary Abigaba was suspended after reports that on April 12, 2026, she failed to attend to Kabasinguzi Sanyu, a resident of Kabanda B Village in Bubango Sub-county, who had gone to the facility in labour.
According to reports, Sanyu’s husband, Tugume Mutekanga, repeatedly sought help from the midwife, but she allegedly did not respond.
As a result, the expectant mother delivered a baby boy at the health facilitv’s veranda around last Saturday assisted by her husband.
After the incident, the mother and newborn were later taken to Bubango Best Care Clinic for medical attention before returning home.
In an interdiction letter dated April 14, 2026, Kibaale District Chief Administrative Officer , John Katontoroma directed that Abigaba be removed from duty immediately to allow for investigations.
Katontoroma said copies of the letter were shared with relevant authorities, including the Resident District Commissioner, LC V Chairperson, District Service Commission, District Health Officer, and the facility’s in-charge.
He added that the midwife will receive half pay pending investigations and warned health workers to treat patients with diligence, especially expectant mothers.
Sanyu and her husband said they sought help several times but were ignored by the midwife.
Mutekanga confirmed that after the delivery, they briefly sought treatment at a nearby clinic before returning home.
However, Rosemary Abigaba defended herself, saying she heard voices but did not respond, claiming that staff only operate on weekdays and citing lack of power at the facility.
Residents have since expressed concern over what they describe as poor conduct and absenteeism among health workers at the facility, urging authorities to take action to improve service delivery. Community members including John Birungi called on health workers to adhere to professional ethics.
Sellah Tuhaise said she had stopped seeking services at the facility due to poor treatment.
Bubango Sub-county LC3 Chairperson Paul Mukurasi confirmed receiving reports of the incident and condemned the alleged negligence, promising to follow up and restore proper service delivery.
The facility in-charge, Fred Senyombi, declined to comment on the matter as investigations continue.
