President Yoweri Museveni has described the death of former Director General of health services Prof Anthony Mbonye as a big disappointment to the country.
Prof Mbonye who was Ms Lucy Nakyobe’s Husband died after a short battle with cancer.
“I want to express condolences to our incoming Head of Civil Service, Lucy Nakyobe on account of the death of her husband, Dr. Mbonye. His untimely death is a big disappointment for the country and all who know his work in the medical service,” President Museveni said in a tweet Sunday morning.
The President explained that the deceased still had a lot to contribute to his country because he was still young.
“He still had a lot to contribute. I salute Lucy Nakyobe because she did everything possible to support him during the time of his sickness. She was always briefing me. May his soul rest in external peace,” Mr Museveni said in his message released on Twitter.
The former director general Health Services died Sunday morning, according to statement from State House.
“We regret to announce the passing of Prof. Anthony Kabanza Mbonye, husband to Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, the out going State house comptroller,” State House tweeted earlier on Sunday.
Prof Mbonye resigned from Ministry of Health in 2018 after serving for more than 30 years.
The ministry on Sunday said his immense contribution to the health sector will never be forgotten.
“The management of @MinofHealthUG has learnt w/deep sorrow of the demise of Prof. Anthony K Mbonye,former Ag.Director General Health Services. Prof.Mbonye’s immense contribution to the health sector will never be forgotten.May his legacy live on. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” the ministry tweeted.