NEWS- Medics at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital have revealed the cause of death of the Ntungamo District Health Officer, Dr Richard Bakamuturaki.
According to Monday’s post-mortem report, Dr Bakamuturaki succumbed to cardiac arrest resulting from limited oxygen intake at the sauna where he collapsed from.
Cardiac arrest is a situation brought about by unexpected stoppage of the heart to pump enough blood to the body.
Dr Bakamuturaki died on Sunday evening minutes after collapsing in a sauna at Ankole Resort Hotel and Spur, where he had gone for relaxation.
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital director, Dr Celestine Barigye confirms the report and the cause of death to relatives and the Ntungamo district.