MBARARA: A female student at the University of St. Joseph’s tragically passed away after collapsing in her hostel.
Fortunate Kyarisiima, a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, reportedly collapsed and died yesterday evening in her hostel in Nyamitanga.
The deceased, a resident of Ishongororo in Ibanda municipality, tragically passed away, and the cause of her death remains unknown.
Despite being rushed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Her untimely passing has deeply saddened the University community, particularly as they prepare for the 3rd graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the University grounds on Nyamitanga hill in Mbarara City South Division.
The body of the deceased has been transported to the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.
By press time, Police had not yet commented on the Matter.
