A fresh controversy has erupted following the death of a Primary Six pupil at Greenhill School (Buwate), after TMR Hospital reportedly informed the family that they must first clear a UGX150 million medical bill before the child’s body can be released.The staggering bill has shocked many and has intensified public scrutiny of the hospital, especially as it comes at a time when rumours are circulating that TMR Hospital has not paid its staff for more than three months. The rumours, though unverified, have led to speculation about whether the hospital’s financial troubles are affecting its operations and patient-handling practices. The hospital did not respond to press inquiries by publication time.The Tragic IncidentThe deceased pupil died on November 12, 2025, nearly three weeks after sustaining severe injuries in a suspected suicide attempt.According to a statement issued by Greenhill School shortly after the October 22 incident, CCTV footage showed the boy, whose name has been withheld, getting up from his seat at around 4:03pm, picking toilet tissue, and rushing out of his classroom.“He ran to the next class and jumped over the balcony,” the school said.He was immediately rushed to hospital, where his family joined him as medical teams battled to save his life. For weeks, specialists attempted to stabilise him, but he succumbed to complications from the extensive injuries.Investigations and School ResponseGreenhill School confirmed that it notified police, the Ministry of Education, and child-welfare authorities on the day of the incident. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the jump are ongoing.“This is a devastating loss for our school community. We mourn the passing of our pupil and extend our deepest sympathies to the family,” a school official said, noting that counsellors have been deployed to support learners, teachers, and parents.Hospital Bill Sparks OutrageThe latest update—that the hospital is demanding UGX150 million as the outstanding medical bill before releasing the child’s body—has triggered widespread outrage and calls for government intervention.Family friends say the demand has left the grieving parents distraught, especially after weeks of high-cost treatment.On social media, many Ugandans questioned whether the hospital’s alleged internal financial crisis—including the rumoured three-month delay in staff payments—could be influencing its rigid stance on the medical bill.Health-rights advocates have urged the Ministry of Health to investigate, arguing that hospitals must balance business needs with humane and ethical medical practice, especially in sensitive cases involving minors.A Broader Conversation on Mental HealthThe tragedy has also reignited debate about the mental health crisis among young learners. Child-welfare organisations say the case highlights the urgent need for emotional-support systems and early-warning structures in schools.The family, overwhelmed by grief and the financial burden, has requested privacy as they mourn their son.Authorities have not yet commented on whether they will intervene in the standoff between TMR Hospital and the bereaved family over the UGX150 million medical bill.The post TMR Hospital Demands UGX150m To Release Body Of Greenhill Pupil As Staff-Pay Rumours Intensify appeared first on The Insider.