By Weswa Ronnie
BULAMBULI
Police used tear gas and live bullets to disperse angry residents who wanted to burn down Buginyanya health center III located at Buginyanya Sub County in Bulambuli district.
According to one of the residents who preferred anonymity, residents were disappointed with the manner in which a one, Violet Nabude, 28 year old expectant mother died while delivering over neglect of health workers.
He adds that Nabude was taken to Buginyanya health center III on Monday, 21st February, 2022 for delivery but health workers refused to attend to her allegedly because she didn’t have money to bribe the medics on duty.
The source also says that after seeing Nabude in critical condition, relatives decided to take her to Muyembe health center IV for further support but unfortunately she died immediately after reaching the health center.
Stanley Bayole, the Bulambuli Resident District Commissioner confirmed the incident saying that the relatives of the deceased after getting the sad news got petrol and stormed the health center with intention of burning it.
Bayole told this reporter that Police was quickly alerted and swung into action and contained the situation.
He warned people against taking the law into their hands saying that they are going to investigate into the matter and once proven, that health worker will be punished.
