Dr. Godfrey Egwau, a distinguished Consultant Gynecologist and one of Teso’s most respected medical professionals, has died at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. He was 64. His family confirmed his passing on Saturday, 23 November 2025, and said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Originally from Arapai, Obutaei Cell A in Soroti City West, Dr. Egwau is survived by his wife, Dr. Florence Alaroker Egwau, and their five children. His family says he cared for many more beyond his household, earning him the reputation of a community father.
Dr. Egwau served for many years at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, where he became widely known for his leadership in maternal and reproductive health. After retiring from public service, he continued to offer specialized care through his Welfare Clinic in Soroti City, remaining dedicated to women’s health until his final days.
His wife, Dr. Florence Egwau, described him as “a very loving person, very jolly. He truly loved his patients and would see everyone who came, even when tired. To the family, he was a devoted father and cared for everyone.” She said he developed a fever last week, which worsened and led to his referral to Mulago. “He spent a week there before passing,” she said.
Colleagues across the medical fraternity also paid tribute. Dr. Edwin Ouma, Chairperson of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), Teso branch, said, “We received the heartbreaking news of Dr. Egwau, who served this country and the medical community with dedication for many years. He touched countless lives, particularly mothers and children.”
Dr. Ouma noted that when Dr. Egwau began his career, maternal mortality in the region stood at over 400 deaths per 100,000 live births. Today, that number has fallen to about 150—a shift he said Dr. Egwau significantly contributed to through decades of service and mentorship.
Family physician Dr. Elyanu Peter remembered him as “a diligent and hardworking doctor who saved many mothers’ lives. He was professional, down-to-earth, social, and a great mentor. He was peace-loving and a pillar of cohesion. We are deeply saddened that he has been taken at a time when we needed him most.”
Beyond medicine, Dr. Egwau once considered entering politics to address community challenges, but his family says many encouraged him to remain in clinical practice, where his impact was immense.
He earned his medical degree from Makerere University in 1988 and completed his master’s in obstetrics and gynecology in 1999. Throughout his career, he was known as a mentor to young doctors and a trusted figure among patients and peers.
Dr. Egwau leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, service, and his contributions to reducing maternal mortality in Teso and beyond. “My husband wanted people to be happy and do things correctly. He cared for many people beyond our family,” said Dr. Florence Egwau.
The Uganda Medical Association Teso branch will coordinate funeral arrangements, with details to be shared with the public in the coming days.
