KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan medical community and the residents of Kampala are mourning the loss of a dedicated physician, Dr. Faustinus M.A. Eria, who passed away on January 23, 2026, following a long illness.
Dr. Eria’s life was one of profound, quiet service. He dedicated his career to practicing medicine in Uganda, where he became a trusted and familiar figure to generations of patients in his community. Colleagues and those he cared for remember him not for a high public profile, but for a consistent, compassionate presence at the bedside and in the clinic.
“He was a doctor in the truest, most traditional sense,” said a fellow physician who requested anonymity to speak freely. “His clinic was often the first and last stop for many people. He treated everyone with the same dignity and care, regardless of their circumstances. In an era of increasing specialization and bureaucracy, Dr. Eria remained a pillar of general practice and community medicine. He knew families, not just patients.”
His passing after a prolonged illness highlights the quiet sacrifice often made by caregivers. Despite his own health challenges, it is remembered that he remained committed to his practice and his patients for as long as he was able, embodying a sense of duty that defined his professional life.
“He was still checking on his long-term patients, even when he was unwell himself,” shared a community health worker familiar with his practice. “His commitment was absolute. He leaves behind a legacy that isn’t measured in papers published or titles held, but in the health and gratitude of a community he served for decades.”
News of his death, shared with the hashtag #Kampala on social media, has prompted an outpouring of personal tributes from former patients and their families, sharing stories of his kindness, patience, and the profound difference his care made in their lives.
Funeral arrangements for Dr. Faustinus M.A. Eria are pending, with family requesting privacy as they make final preparations. As Kampala reflects on his life, the collective memory paints a portrait of a medical servant whose impact was woven into the daily well-being of his city—a legacy of healing that will endure long after his passing.