Personal statement: I wish to express my deep concern and profound frustration regarding the health, safety, and continued detention of my spouse, Dr Kizza Besigye, who has now been held in prison for over one year on trumped-up charges of treason.
Dr Besigye is seriously ill and has been denied timely and adequate medical care. Last night, after a sharp deterioration in his condition, he was rushed to the clinic of his personal doctor, where he was treated and then returned to prison late at night.
The prison authorities did not inform me of his worsening condition. I learned of it through other means and rushed to the clinic myself during the night. When I saw him, Dr Besigye was extremely weak, shaking, running a high temperature, and suffering from severe abdominal pain.
At the clinic, Dr Besigye was guarded by six prison officers and a plainclothes military intelligence officer, a woman who concealed her face with a large white shawl. When he was discharged, Dr Besigye was marched to a basement car park and bundled into a prison pickup truck, squashed between two warders. When I approached the military officer to ask for her identity, she ran away. I managed to take a photograph of her as she fled.
I am deeply concerned that Dr Besigye is now effectively in the hands of the army, rather than under civilian prison authority, and that his medical care is being deliberately restricted. I have been kept in the dark about his condition, warned not to inform the public about his illness, and threatened that if I did so, he would be denied further access to his doctor’s clinic. I regard this as blackmail and as a deliberate attempt to deny him medical care and conceal his condition from public knowledge.
This morning, despite the clear facts, the prison spokesperson publicly stated that Dr Besigye is not ill. This is false.
Following my interview this morning, and statements made by his political party, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), the Commissioner of Prisons has now denied Dr Besigye access to a fully equipped medical facility, allowing only his personal doctor to see him at the prison sick bay—an ill-equipped facility where many prisoners have lost their lives.
Dr Besigye has now been denied bail four times and kept on remand for over a year, as the government has fumbled to fabricate evidence to prosecute him. During this time, he has been held in solitary confinement, barred from speaking to other prisoners, denied the right to worship with other prisoners on Sundays, and prevented from engaging in basic physical activity such as playing football. He is confined to a tiny cell with little sunlight, sleeps on a small mattress infested with bedbugs, and is subjected to conditions that are cruel, degrading, and inhumane.
Last week, during the elections, the prison was closed and the internet shut down countrywide. We were unable to visit him, and it is within this period of isolation and deprivation that Dr Besigye has fallen gravely ill.
I therefore demand the immediate release of Dr Kizza Besigye, so that his family and doctors can care for him properly. He is innocent, and these dirty political games must stop. His continued detention, mistreatment, and denial of medical care place his life at grave risk, and those responsible will be held accountable.
Winnie Byanyima
Spouse of Dr Kizza Besigye
20 January 2026
Internist Dr. José Jorge Maya shared a video explaining, from his professional and personal experience, the health benefits of praying the Rosary and the changes it can bring to people’s lives.
On his Instagram account, Dr. Maya noted that many people were surprised to see him praying the Rosary in his latest video. Many left supportive comments about the practice.
“As a doctor, I wanted to look into the literature to see what benefits praying the Rosary can bring to your health,” he explained.
Among the benefits highlighted by Dr. Maya are a reduction in respiratory and heart rate, which allows for “better synchronization between the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.”
“There are changes in blood pressure, and the blood becomes much more oxygenated. This not only provides a feeling of calm and well-being, but has also been linked to health benefits,” he said.
Dr. Maya emphasized that the Rosary helps people feel better:
“In qualitative studies, this has been proven: people who pray the Rosary regularly have a greater perception of well-being, peace, and fulfillment than those who don’t pray it daily.”
Although he acknowledges that the scientific evidence is still insufficient to recommend it formally as a medical practice, he clarified that, on a personal level, his conclusions “are very different.”
“As a person, I can tell you that since I began praying the Rosary almost daily, I have found not only the peace and well-being that the studies mention, but I have also found answers, comfort, and faith.”
Finally, he offered some advice to those going through difficult times:
“If you are going through a difficult situation, where you feel fear, uncertainty, or doubt, don’t hesitate to entrust it to God: pray a Rosary every day and let Mother Mary answer for you.”
The video quickly went viral on social media, gathering more than 37,000 likes in just one day. Users left messages thanking Dr. Maya for his testimony and sharing their own experiences of praying the Rosary:
“I love it! You’re absolutely right. I’m a doctor too, and I pray the Rosary every day. It has changed my life.”
“It is very nice to pray the Rosary even if you are not in poor health—you feel peace and tranquility 🙏.”
“The best medicine is that which goes hand in hand with God. Thank you for this great example for many professionals. The Holy Rosary unites us, soothes us, and transforms our lives.”
Let us pray the Holy Rosary daily, just as the Virgin Mary has asked us.
You can find the full article here: https://t.co/QTv6RyTqU5
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