Pastor Irene Manjeri Reportedly Hospitalized After Health Scare During Church Service
A Sunday worship service at Gospel Healing Centre International in Lweza took an unexpected turn after Bethel Healing Center Church lead pastor Irene Manjeri, popularly known as Nnalongo Irene Manjeri, reportedly developed serious health complications while ministering before the congregation.
The pastor, who had visited longtime friend Pastor Patrick Makumbi to lead the Sunday service, appeared visibly unwell as she stepped onto the pulpit. A video circulating on social media shows her struggling to breathe before addressing worshippers, raising immediate concern among those in attendance.
According to reports, Pastor Manjeri was rushed to hospital shortly afterward for urgent medical attention as her condition worsened.
A Service That Ended Unexpectedly
Pastor Manjeri had traveled to Gospel Healing Centre International in Lweza as a guest minister during the church’s Sunday service.
However, shortly after taking to the pulpit, it became clear that she was experiencing difficulty.
In videos shared online, the pastor appears visibly frail and struggles to catch her breath while attempting to speak to the congregation.
She managed to introduce herself but did not continue with the sermon.
Instead, she requested that members of the congregation return home and rest, leaving many worshippers surprised and concerned by her condition.
Moments later, according to reports, her health deteriorated further.
People around her reportedly concluded that she required immediate medical attention and rushed her to a hospital before she could attempt the journey back home.
A Friendship Built Over Years of Ministry
Before her condition worsened, Pastor Manjeri briefly reflected on her longstanding relationship with Pastor Patrick Makumbi.
She told the congregation that the two had served God together for many years, tracing their ministry back to Bugiri, Kapyanga.
According to her remarks, their friendship spans decades and has grown through years of shared ministry work.
Those familiar with the two pastors have often viewed their relationship as one resembling that of a brother and sister, strengthened by their commitment to serving their faith communities.
That history made the incident especially emotional for those gathered at the service, as worshippers witnessed a guest preacher become unwell while ministering.
Hospitalized as Concern Grows
According to reports, Pastor Manjeri was taken to hospital immediately after the service was interrupted.
No official statement has yet been released regarding her medical condition or the nature of the illness that caused her health emergency.
Likewise, the exact cause of her reported breathing difficulties has not been established.
As of now, there has been no confirmed medical diagnosis made public.
Given the lack of official information, it remains unclear how long she may require treatment or when she is expected to resume her ministry.
Why the Incident Has Drawn Attention
Pastor Manjeri is a well-known religious leader whose ministry has touched many believers over the years.
News of her reported hospitalization has therefore attracted widespread attention, particularly after video footage of the incident began circulating across social media platforms.
The video captures only the moments leading up to her reported collapse and hospitalization, prompting concern among followers and members of the wider Christian community.
While speculation has emerged online, no verified information has been released beyond reports that she was taken to hospital after experiencing serious health complications.
For that reason, any conclusions about the cause of her illness would be premature until medical details are officially shared.
Health emergencies can unfold without warning, even during moments dedicated to serving others.
For worshippers gathered in Lweza, what began as an ordinary Sunday service quickly became a moment of concern as they watched Pastor Irene Manjeri struggle to continue speaking.
Many will now be hoping for positive updates about her condition in the coming days.
Until more information is made available, the focus remains on her recovery and supporting her family, fellow ministers, and congregation during what is clearly a difficult time.
As the Christian community awaits an official update, many continue to keep Pastor Irene Manjeri in their thoughts and prayers, hoping for encouraging news about her health.