This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
On August 12, a photo of John Zabazungu being wheeled on a hospital bed into an Equity Bank in a fragile condition went viral, stirring debate on social media.
The picture showed the patient connected to nasal cannulas and oxygen face masks being wheeled into the banking hall to withdraw cash, raising questions about the ethics of financial transactions.
Ms Molly Nakato, one of the daughters of the deceased, confirmed that Zabazungu died on Sunday afternoon at Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital, where he had been transferred for further management.
According to Ms Nakato, the family had been recommended to see a specialist at Mulago to work on his throat before he passed on.
His body will be taken to Christian Focus Ministries church led by Bishop David Kiganda in Kisenyi, Kampala suburb, for prayers.
The family also accused Equity Bank of being ruthless, saying their act led to the deterioration of the late's condition, which resulted in pneumonia and admission to the intensive care unit.
However, the bank responded, stating that Zabazungu's family elected to take him to the bank as the institution explored how to process the financial transaction without his physical presence.
His vigil has been organised at his family home in Kyebando Kisalosalo in Kawempe division, a Kampala suburb, and he is expected to be buried in Mukono District on Tuesday.
