What we know so far:
“Dear family, it is with deep sorry that announce to you that our beloved father, friend and Awitong Ober Oumuo Lao Okwer Nguu, Geoffrey Okwir Gunya has passed on this afternoon at Fortis Hospital, India.
“I am in touch with people to help us with arrangement to repatriate the Body. Let’s remain calm and continue praying for God to guide us in the next step.
May His Soul Rest in Peace.”
Four months ago, Geoffrey Okwir Gunya, spoke publicly at a family meeting which included some friends. He shared with them how “he survived cancer, and how much it drained him.”
A prominent businessman, Okwir, 60, expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Ugandan government for their commitment to improving healthcare services, particularly the fight against cancer.
Gunya, who had returned from India after receiving treatment for stomach appendix cancer, spoke about his experience and gratitude.
On Monday, March 10, 2025, in Lira lira City, he had an interview with tndNews.
The clan leader of Ober Owumo Lao Okwer Gum, revealed that he spent over shs64 million on his treatment after being diagnosed with cancer in August 2024. He was forced to seek advanced medical care in India, where he underwent extensive treatment for five months.
Despite the financial burden, he expressed relief and gratitude for the government’s recent initiative to offer free cancer treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
“I am now better, with 60% recovery, after spending over shs64 million. However, I still need to return to India in May for further treatment, which will cost an additional shs92 million. This is a huge amount of money that many people cannot afford,” Gunya said.
Read more here: Cancer survivor Okwir Gunya.
Everyone at tndNews mourns the unfortunate death of Geoffrey Okwir Gunya. Condolences to his family and relatives.
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