A spy attached to Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has been found dead, Chimp Corps report.
Dan Rwihura, who had served the intelligence body for many years, is said to have died in his sleep at his farm house in Buremba, Kazo District.
The deceased was a brother of Gen Kahinda Otafiire’s departed wife, Winnie Karungi.
He also was the first cousin of the former Western Regional RCC Manager Amos Murisa.
Family members and friends told ChimpReports that Rwihura could have succumbed to heart failure.
“He has in recent past battled complications of the heart,” said Moses Tumwiine, a family friend.
This website is informed that Rwihura traveled upcountry from his work station in Kampala to check on his self-help projects.
When he took a nap, Rwihura did not wake up. He was found dead.
Causes
According to doctors, heart failure is a condition caused by the heart failing to pump enough blood around the body at the right pressure.
It usually occurs because the heart muscle has become too weak or stiff to work properly.
If you have heart failure, it does not mean your heart is about to stop working.
It means your heart needs some support to do its job, usually in the form of medicines.
Breathlessness, feeling very tired and ankle swelling are the main symptoms of heart failure.
But all of these symptoms can have other causes, only some of which are serious.
Preventing heart failure
Many of the factors that increase your risk of developing heart failure can be managed either by making lifestyle changes or by taking medicines.
For example, in terms of lifestyle factors, you should:
Stop smoking (if you smoke)
Keep your blood pressure at a healthy level
Keep your cholesterol level under control
Maintain a healthy weight (neither too fat nor too thin)
Eat healthily, including avoiding excess salt in your diet (but severe salt restriction is rarely necessary and is not good for most people); most people should also ensure they have enough iron in their diet (eating red meat or iron supplements can help this)
Exercise regularly
Limit your alcohol consumption