By Editorial,
Okwir Levi, a young man from Okwongodul Village, Dokolo County, was determined to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), however, his dreams were almost cut short when he collapsed yesterday during the recruitment exercise at Dokolo Technical Institute.
Levi, who was participating in the 4-kilometer run, suddenly fainted just shy of the 1-kilometer mark.
The medical team, led by Captain Doctor Alex Kissa, sprang into action, providing intensive first aid and evacuating him to a nearby medical facility.
According to Captain Kissa, Levi’s blood pressure had dropped dangerously low, but prompt medical intervention saved his life.
After regaining consciousness and stabilizing, Levi revealed that he had neglected to eat supper and breakfast, and hadn’t taken enough water before the exercise, as recommended by medics.
The two day exercise aims to recruit 39 candidates from Dokolo district and 30 from Amolatar district respectively. END.