Singer Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Dr. Jose Chameleone, has reportedly been rushed back to a hospital in the United States after experiencing health complications.
Reports indicate that although Chameleone’s condition had improved over the past two weeks following specialized treatment at Allina Health Mercy Hospital in the U.S., he suddenly felt unwell again and was taken back to the hospital.
Regarding his health challenges, Chameleone’s son, Marcus Abba, revealed in December last year—when the singer was admitted to Nakasero Hospital—that his father has been battling acute pancreatitis, reportedly linked to alcohol addiction. He also warned that if no intervention was made, his father might have less than two years to live.
Pancreatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas.
On December 23, 2024, Chameleone was flown to the U.S. for further treatment after being discharged from Nakasero Hospital, where he had been admitted for over a week.
During his time in the U.S., the singer underwent treatment and was advised to take a three-month leave to rest and fully recover.
Recently, several videos of him have circulated on social media, showing significant improvement. In these clips, he was seen cooking, and in the most recent one, he appeared performing alongside a live band.
