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Betty Katana, mother of 12-year-old Rehema Katana who was put on TB treatment after misdiagnosis. The girl was later found to be suffering from lymphoma. [Nasibo Kabale, Standard]
When she was taken to hospital after developing pain in the neck, a doctor said Rehema Katana was suffering from tuberculosis (TB).
Soon after, the 12-year-old girl developed a swelling in the neck and breathing became a problem as the swelling grew bigger.
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