Police in Kasese District have called on the public to take health management seriously following the sudden death of a local resident on Saturday morning.
Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed that officers at Kasese Central Police Station registered a sudden death case involving a man identified as Gabriel Mugabi, believed to be in his early 40s and a resident of Kilembe Quarters, Kamaiba Ward in Central Division, Kasese Municipality.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 9:00am as Mugabi, a carpenter by profession, was crossing the road on his way to work. He reportedly collapsed unexpectedly.
A homicide team swiftly responded to the scene and transported the body to Kasese Municipal Council Health Centre III for a postmortem examination.
In light of the incident, Tumushime urged members of the public to take proactive steps toward managing their health, especially chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart disease.
He advised the public to go for regular medical check-ups, eat healthily and stay physically active and manage stress and monitor chronic illnesses closely
SP Tumushime emphasized that early detection and lifestyle adjustments can help reduce the risk of sudden health-related deaths.
