Mulago hospital has dismissed reports that the intensive care unit has been closed due to equipment breakdown .

Speaking to kfm,the hospital spokesperson  Enoch Kusaasira said the unit is functioning with patients recieving treatment.

Kusaasira has also denies reports that life has been already lost due to the closure of the unit.

However Kusaasira admits that the unit ran short of bacteria filters hindering treatment of patients with respiratory problems