Makerere University has announced the death of Patricia Susan Nabukonde , a finalist in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme, who died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Patricia reportedly died after spending several weeks receiving treatment in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU), according to a bereavement announcement issued by the Makerere University Students' Guild Ministry of Students' Affairs.
Her death comes just months before she was expected to graduate in January 2027, bringing to an end her academic journey at one of Uganda's leading institutions of higher learning.
"It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Ministry of Students' Affairs announces the passing of Nabukonde Susan Patricia, a finalist in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme at Makerere University," In the announcement, the Ministry of Students' Affairs said.
The ministry described her death as a painful loss to her family, friends, colleagues and the wider university community, while extending condolences to those affected by her passing.
"Heartbreakingly, Susan was looking forward to her graduation in January 2027. Her passing is a painful loss to her family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Makerere University community," the announcement reads.
According to the tentative funeral programme released by the Students' Guild, Patricia's body was scheduled to leave Mulago National Referral Hospital for the funeral home on Wednesday, October 14.
A church service is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 9:00am to 11:00am at The Road to Redemption Church, adjacent to Monitor Publications.
The body is then expected to depart for Mbale at 11:00am before proceeding to Bugube Village, where it is expected to arrive at 5:00pm.
On Friday, October 16, the body will be at Bugube Village in Buginyanya Sub-county, Bulambuli District, ahead of the burial scheduled for Saturday, October 17.
The funeral service and burial are scheduled to take place at 12:00pm at Bugube Village.