Dr. Oboku Ekwaru Speaks Out on Torture, Detention & Medical Ethics

Dr. Eboku shares powerful personal and professional insights into the physical and psychological consequences of political detention, discussing the impact that detention and alleged state violence can have on individuals and their families. He also examines the responsibilities of medical professionals when confronted with allegations of torture or abuse, highlighting the importance of medical ethics, patient confidentiality and internationally recognized standards such as the Istanbul Protocol. Dr. Eboku further proposes stronger cooperation between the Uganda Law Society and the Uganda Medical Association, including a permanent medical-legal framework for documenting alleged human-rights violations and supporting survivors. 📌 In this video: The human cost of political detention Physical and psychological consequences of detention The role of medical professionals Medical ethics and allegations of torture The Istanbul Protocol Protecting patient confidentiality Medical-legal cooperation Rehabilitation and support for survivors The importance of evidence and professional integrity Watch the full discussion and share your views in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to CTV Uganda for more interviews, current affairs, human-rights discussions and national issues. CTV Uganda — Your Voice 🇺🇬 _________________________ ➡️ Be Our Member: https://tr.ee/bCSgXO _________________________ ➡️ Visit Our Website: https://tr.ee/cQViS8 ➡️ Follow On Facebook:   / ctvuganda   ➡️ TikTok:   / ctvuganda   ➡️ Follow On X: https://x.com/ctvuganda ➡️ Follow On Instagram:   / ctvuganda   ➡️ Subscribe Now:    / @ctvug   ➡️ SoundCloud:   / ttv-uganda   ___________________________ #DrEboku #HumanRights #Uganda #PoliticalDetention #MedicalEthics #IstanbulProtocol #UgandaLawSociety #UgandaMedicalAssociation #CTVUganda