“Our longest staying ICU patient is no more,” the hospital said. “Ms. Claire Kirabo has been under the care of our dedicated multidisciplinary ICU team for six years.”
Claire Kirabo, the longest-staying patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, has died after spending six years under specialized medical care.
The hospital announced her death in a statement shared on its official social media platforms, describing her as a patient whose journey reflected both extraordinary resilience and the unwavering dedication of the hospital’s multidisciplinary ICU team.
“Our longest staying ICU patient is no more,” the hospital said. “Ms. Claire Kirabo has been under the care of our dedicated multidisciplinary ICU team for six years.”
According to the hospital, Kirabo was admitted in an unconscious state but later regained awareness during her prolonged stay in the ICU, a milestone that gave hope to both her family and the medical team caring for her. Her lengthy admission ultimately became the longest ICU stay ever recorded at the regional referral hospital.
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Although the hospital did not disclose the illness or medical condition that led to her admission, it praised the healthcare professionals who cared for her throughout the six-year period, describing their efforts as a testament to commitment, compassion and teamwork.
A memorial poster released alongside the announcement paid tribute to Kirabo with the message: “RIP Claire Kirabo. May Angels Receive You Well.”
News of her death has prompted an outpouring of condolences on social media, where many Ugandans commended the hospital’s staff for their perseverance in providing long-term critical care and expressed sympathy to Kirabo’s family and friends.
Kirabo’s remarkable six-year stay in the ICU stands as one of the most extraordinary cases at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, highlighting both the advances and challenges of long-term intensive care in Uganda’s public health system.
