Kampala, (UG):- The Executive Director of St Francis Nsambya Hospital, Dr Andrew Sekitoleko has spoken out on circumstances under which Jerome Tumwesigye, a member of the Fangone gang led by Alien Skin passed on at the facility despite initially appearing in shape and recovering steadily.
Speaking to a media interview recently, Dr Sekitoleko described the sudden deterioration of Jerome’s condition as shocking and unexpected after he was Tuesday evening brought to the Hospital by colleagues who claimed he had been involved in an accident.
“They informed us that a truck had pressed him against a wall,” Dr Sekitoleko explained, adding that the victim was immediately attended to under the hospital’s emergency protocol.
“Initial examinations revealed no significant injuries apart from minor scratches on his side. His vital signs, including blood pressure, were normal, and he was conscious and able to communicate,” Dr Ssekitoleko added.
He explained that a portable scan was conducted to detect internal bleeding, but none was found. “He was alert and conscious.” “The scan showed no internal bleeding, so we continued monitoring his condition.”
However, the Hospital CEO says Jerome’s health deteriorated dramatically within minutes. “A few moments later, he sat up to do something and fainted,” the CEO recounted. “His face turned pale, indicating severe bleeding, and his blood pressure dropped rapidly.”
The medical team performed CPR immediately, but despite their efforts, Jerome could not be revived. “The deterioration was sudden and rapid.” “It was very surprising, he gave no warning signs, not even 10 minutes.”
Dr Sekitoleko says a post-mortem examination revealed internal bleeding caused by a spleen injury.
“The spleen is like a sponge,” he explained.
“When the truck injured him, it was damaged but temporarily repaired itself through clotting. This concealed the bleeding until the spleen suddenly ruptured.”
But the musician, now on remand at Luzira until November 28, alleged that Nsambya Hospital was negligent and delayed treatment due to unpaid bills.
This, however, has been refuted by Dr Sekitoleko emphasising that emergency cases are treated immediately, without payment requirements.
“This was an emergency case, and we initiated full-scale treatment without delay,” Sekitoleko clarified. “In Joram’s case, I personally signed off the bill after he passed, and it remained unpaid.”
The case continues to raise questions, both about Jerome’s tragic death and the allegations against Alien Skin.
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