Contrary to earlier reports that the Tooro monarch had died, the royal household issued a statement late Wednesday confirming that King Oyo Nyimba Iguru is in critical condition but still alive. The statement, released from the palace’s communications office, clarified that the king suffered a severe cardiac episode late Monday night and has been receiving intensive care at Mulago Hospital in Kampala. The earlier death announcement, which sparked nationwide mourning, was the result of a miscommunication between the palace’s medical team and the public relations staff. The kingdom’s council of elders urged the public to respect the family’s privacy during this delicate time and to refrain from spreading unverified rumors. The king’s condition remains unstable, and doctors have not provided a prognosis. The royal family has requested prayers and support from the Tooro people, while the government has dispatched additional medical experts to assist with the king’s treatment.
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