Nabasirye Sulaina, a Senior Four student at Bwera Secondary School in Kasese district, collapsed and died suddenly on Monday evening.
Nabasirye had just completed her first Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exam earlier that day.
Preliminary information indicates that the teenager successfully finished her first paper (Mathematics) and returned to the dormitory to rest. She was suddenly struck by a severe headache, prompting the school staff to immediately transport her to Bwera General Hospital for emergency treatment.
Nabasirye was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
School authorities and medical professionals said they are investigating the cause of Nabasirye’s sudden illness and death, with initial reports suggesting that it may have been a medical emergency triggered by underlying health conditions.