Sudden Death of PPC Applicant in Pallisa

By; Weswa Ronnie 

A tragic incident occurred on May 7, 2025, at Pallisa General Hospital, where Margaret Kabasa , a 25-year-old PPC applicant from Olok Village, Pallisa District, suddenly collapsed and died during a physical exercise test.

According to reports, Kabasa and other applicants were participating in a physical exercise test that involved running from Kalaki Primary School playground to Pallisa roundabout and back.

Kabasa managed to reach the roundabout but collapsed on her way back, near the Pallisa-Mbale taxi stage. She was rushed to Pallisa General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The Acting Police sporksperon at Bukedi North region Wilfred Kyapasa says police have launched an investigation into the incident, opening a death inquiry file and recording statements from witnesses and relatives.

He says the scene was visited and documented by the district SOCO team, and the body of Kabasa was taken to Mbale City Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.

The police are still conducting inquiries and will provide updates as more information beco