Veteran broadcaster Bbale still alive, says employer
Celebrated broadcaster Bbale Francis (pictured) is not dead as has been reported on social media, the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) said
KAMPALA. Celebrated broadcaster Bbale Francis is not dead as has been reported on social media, the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) said.
Ms Jane Kasumba, the UBC communications manager, told Daily Monitor yesterday that Mr Bbale is under medical examination. “Mr Bbale Francis has not passed away, he is stable but undergoing treatment. I’m very pleased by the care that so many Ugandans have showed him,” Ms Kasumba said.
Mr Bbale was admitted to Mulago Cancer Institute last year and has since been in and out of hospital on treatment for cancer of the bladder.
Ms Kasumba’s statement was corroborated by the public relations officer of the Cancer Institute where Mr Bbale is receiving treatment.
“He has been coming to hospital by himself and without any support. He is responding to treatment, if he was critically ill, then he would be hospitalised,” Ms Christine Namulindwa said.
Ms Kasumba said Mr Bbale continues to be a member of staff of UBC and that the employer is in touch with him.
Fund set up
Ms Kasumba said a fund had been set up to raise money to continue to support the recuperation of Mr Bbale. “His doctor recommended that he be taken to India for specialised treatment. We have set up the Bbale Francis Fund and we shall be informing the public more about it in the coming days.”
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