EDITOR
Ntungamo District Local Government has issued a public appeal to help trace relatives of an unclaimed body currently lying at Itojo General Hospital Mortuary.
According to a notice released by the district Communications Officer, Anthony Kushaba, the deceased has been identified as Richard Turyasingura, believed to be in his early 40s and reportedly a resident of Kijumbe in Kisoro District.
District authorities are calling upon anyone who may have known the deceased or has information about his family members to come forward and assist in locating his relatives. The appeal aims to ensure that the deceased is accorded a dignified send-off in line with cultural and family wishes.
Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact the district through the provided telephone numbers: 0787512048 or 0758608956.
Officials have noted that if no relatives are identified within the stipulated period, the district, in collaboration with Itojo General Hospital, will proceed with burial arrangements in accordance with public health guidelines.
