Some social media users questioned suggestions that Among should seek specialised treatment abroad, arguing that she should instead use Mulago National Referral Hospital, where millions of ordinary Ugandans seek treatment.
Ugandans have expressed mixed reactions following reports about the deteriorating health of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, with some expressing sympathy while others argue that she should seek treatment through the same public healthcare system used by ordinary citizens.
The debate erupted after former Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko revealed that Among has been battling an undisclosed illness that has reportedly caused swelling in parts of her body. However, no official medical diagnosis has been publicly released.
The development comes at a time when Among is facing investigations over allegations of illicit wealth accumulation, corruption and money laundering, allegations she has previously denied.
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Social media platforms were flooded with comments after news of her health condition emerged, exposing deep divisions among Ugandans over how to respond to the plight of one of the country’s most influential political figures.
A section of the public expressed compassion and wished her a speedy recovery, arguing that illness should not be politicised regardless of one’s political affiliations or legal troubles.
“As far as I know, that leg swelling is one of the signs of kidney failure and other health-related problems that she has, and it can lead to death if not handled carefully. I wish her a quick recovery,” one commenter wrote, although adding criticism over her past political decisions.
Others were far less sympathetic, saying her situation should serve as a lesson to leaders accused of corruption and misuse of public resources.
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Some social media users questioned suggestions that Among should seek specialised treatment abroad, arguing that she should instead use Mulago National Referral Hospital, where millions of ordinary Ugandans seek treatment.
Others pointed to the health facilities she built in Bukedea District, asking why they could not be utilised.
The controversy also reignited criticism of Uganda’s healthcare system, with some questioning the status of specialised hospitals that have consumed billions of shillings in public funds, citing Lubowa Specialised Hospital which has consumed trillions of Ugandan tax payers’ money.
One commenter asked: “What happened to the specialised hospital they claimed they were building in Lubowa? Parliament has been releasing billions of shillings to build that hospital, but up to now we have never seen it.”
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke also weighed in on the matter, expressing sympathy for Among despite their political differences.
“I cannot help but sympathise with my sister, Anita Annet Among. She does not deserve this, especially under a regime she betrayed everything to support,” Nambooze said.
Meanwhile, social media users continued to speculate about the possible cause of the illness, with some suggesting stress, blood clots, kidney disease and lack of exercise. Others even recommended herbal remedies.
However, medical experts caution against such speculation, noting that no confirmed diagnosis has been made public and that only a qualified medical team can determine the actual cause of her condition.
The reactions highlight Uganda’s deeply polarised political environment, where public sympathy for a leader’s personal struggles often collides with anger over allegations of corruption and concerns about inequality in access to healthcare.
As debate continues online, many Ugandans agree on one point: every citizen, regardless of status, deserves proper medical care while also being held accountable through due legal processes.
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Main reactions observed from the comments
*Sympathetic voices*
* Wished her a quick recovery.
* Argued that illness should not be politicised.
* Supported access to specialised treatment if medically necessary.
*Critical voices*
* Said her condition should be a lesson for leaders accused of corruption.
* Argued she should use Uganda’s public health facilities like other citizens.
* Criticised government spending priorities.
*Political commentary*
* Linked her health struggles to ongoing corruption investigations.
* Criticised Uganda’s governance and healthcare system.
* Referenced previous political alliances and decisions.
*Medical speculation*
* Some users mentioned kidney failure, stress, blood clots and lack of exercise.
* Others suggested herbal remedies for her.
