The two deaths have drawn attention to the number of Ugandans who travel abroad, particularly to India, to seek specialised medical treatment.
Ugandan journalist Paul Kasagala has died in Ethiopia while travelling back home from India, where he had reportedly undergone a successful heart operation.
Kasagala, a broadcaster attached to Prime Radio in Kampala, reportedly died during a transit stop, leaving colleagues, listeners and members of the media fraternity mourning his sudden death.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear. His family and employer are yet to communicate further information, including burial arrangements.
Kasagala’s death comes a month after Uganda lost another prominent personality, TikTok star Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, who died in India on September 15, 2026.
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The 25-year-old content creator had travelled to India for specialised medical treatment, including a bone marrow transplant, after battling sickle cell disease and aplastic anaemia.
The two deaths have drawn attention to the number of Ugandans who travel abroad, particularly to India, to seek specialised medical treatment.
Uganda continues to face challenges in providing some advanced medical services locally, including specialised cardiac care, forcing patients with complex conditions to seek treatment outside the country.
Kasagala’s death has renewed calls for investment in specialised healthcare facilities and expertise to improve access to advanced medical treatment within Uganda.
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