By Nathan Eyagu

TESO — Teso sub-region is in deep mourning following the reported death of Dr. Godfrey Egwau, a veteran gynaecologist and long-serving medical practitioner in Soroti. Dr. Egwau was the proprietor of the Welfare Clinic, a well-known health facility in the city.

Reports indicate he passed away today at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.

Dr. Egwau was widely known across Eastern Uganda for his long and dedicated service in women’s health, maternal care, and community medical support. He had built a reputation over decades as one of the region’s trusted clinicians, often playing a critical role in improving access to safe childbirth services. Beyond his medical influence, he was also recognized for his active participation in the region’s political landscape.

His Political Journey

Dr. Egwau’s entry into politics was driven by a passion for public service, community development, and agricultural transformation.

He first contested for the Soroti County parliamentary seat in the early 2000s, marking his official debut in elective politics. In the 2016 general elections, he again sought to represent Soroti Municipality in Parliament.

Throughout his political journey, he was initially associated with the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) before later joining the National Resistance Movement (NRM), aligning with hundreds of defectors in Soroti ahead of the 2021 elections.

Dr. Egwau’s political ambitions were anchored in improving community welfare, particularly for farmers, whom he aimed to help “add value to their agricultural produce” to increase income and market opportunities. His background in health also shaped his political advocacy, as he consistently championed better maternal healthcare, safer delivery conditions, and improved medical services across Teso.

Beyond politics, Dr. Egwau was a farmer, a respected community mentor, and a health advocate whose influence cut across social and professional circles. His passing leaves both the medical and political communities in Teso shocked. In earlier years, he was described as a community leader who had once considered a transition into public service.

More details will follow as additional information becomes available.