Mbarara regional referral hospital authorities have warned patients and their caretakers against discharging themselves especially during this festive season.
RISE NEWS UGANDA can confirm that 30 patients have already left different wards without doctors’ permission, as of December 25, 2022 – in the name of celebrating Christmas and welcoming new year with their loved ones.

Mr. Halson Kagure, the hospital Public Relations Officer-PRO says the hospital is doing whatever it takes to sensitize patients against this dangerous habit because their situation might deteriorate when they are far from the hospital.
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital handles cases mainly from Ankole sub-region, and has bed capacity of over 600.