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Healthcare
The Kampala Archdiocese’s healthcare mission is delivered through a strategic network of four specialized hospitals. These facilities form a core network providing advanced medical care to the community.
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Job Creation
The health facilities within the Archdiocese are significant employers. For instance: Nsambya Hospital employs over 600 staff members. Rubaga Hospital supports a workforce of approximately 300. The remaining hospitals and health centres collectively employ hundreds more medical and support staff.
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Rural Health Solutions
Beyond major hospitals, the Archdiocese supports a extensive network of primary care facilities. These centres provide essential primary care services, including:
- Immunization programs
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Treatment for malaria, respiratory infections, and other common illnesses
- Health education and community outreach
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Doctors, Nurses plus specialists
The Archdiocese’s health services are powered by a dedicated team of professionals. This includes: Medical Officers, Specialist Physicians, Laboratory Technicians, Pharmacists etc. For example, a hospital like Rubaga employs over 100 nurses and 50 doctors. This collective expertise ensures comprehensive medical care is available to all who seek it.
The Kampala Archdiocesan Health Department was established in 1972, as one of the department of lay apostolate. Later the Synod of 1973 separated it into two new departments that is, social-economic and religious. Later on, it was divided into information, education, health and cooperatives. The Health department was tacked last because there was need to develop proper coordination between lower level units and hospitals.
The first coordinators of this department were Fr. Cyprian Masembe, Fr. Paul Nsubuga, late Mrs. Bibiana Mujuzi. Mr. Joseph Sserwadda, Mrs. Regina Bakitte and currently it is being coordinated by Rev. Sr. M. Pauline Nayiga (IHMR).
Saving lives and improving the Health of people by strengthening Health Systems under the Archdiocese of Kampala are at the core of this Department’s Activities, which works alongside the technical arm of the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau. It coordinates the work of 25 health facilities which include four hospitals that is to say, Nsambya, Lubaga, Kisubi and Nkozi.
OVER
Healthcare
The Kampala Archdiocese’s healthcare mission is delivered through a strategic network of four specialized hospitals. These facilities form a core network providing advanced medical care to the community.
OVER
Job Creation
The health facilities within the Archdiocese are significant employers. For instance: Nsambya Hospital employs over 600 staff members. Rubaga Hospital supports a workforce of approximately 300. The remaining hospitals and health centres collectively employ hundreds more medical and support staff.
OVER
Rural Health Solutions
Beyond major hospitals, the Archdiocese supports a extensive network of primary care facilities. These centres provide essential primary care services, including:
- Immunization programs
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Treatment for malaria, respiratory infections, and other common illnesses
- Health education and community outreach
OVER
Doctors, Nurses plus specialists
The Archdiocese’s health services are powered by a dedicated team of professionals. This includes: Medical Officers, Specialist Physicians, Laboratory Technicians, Pharmacists etc. For example, a hospital like Rubaga employs over 100 nurses and 50 doctors. This collective expertise ensures comprehensive medical care is available to all who seek it.
The Kampala Archdiocesan Health Department was established in 1972, as one of the department of lay apostolate. Later the Synod of 1973 separated it into two new departments that is, social-economic and religious. Later on, it was divided into information, education, health and cooperatives. The Health department was tacked last because there was need to develop proper coordination between lower level units and hospitals.
The first coordinators of this department were Fr. Cyprian Masembe, Fr. Paul Nsubuga, late Mrs. Bibiana Mujuzi. Mr. Joseph Sserwadda, Mrs. Regina Bakitte and currently it is being coordinated by Rev. Sr. M. Pauline Nayiga (IHMR).
Saving lives and improving the Health of people by strengthening Health Systems under the Archdiocese of Kampala are at the core of this Department’s Activities, which works alongside the technical arm of the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau. It coordinates the work of 25 health facilities which include four hospitals that is to say, Nsambya, Lubaga, Kisubi and Nkozi.
Health care provision with a spiritual touch.
KISUBI Hospital
Over 375 bed capacity (inclusive of ICU and Dialysis services.) ⸻
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL,
NSAMBYA
Briefly, Nsambya Hospital which started as a clinic under a mango tree by the Servant of God Mother Kevin in 1903, to provide curative medical care and obstetrical care to mothers, is now a fully established referral hospital for Makindye division and to the country as a whole. This hospital has grown in size to a bed capacity of 375 inpatients inclusive of ICU and Dialysis services. It offers tertiary level health services in internal medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics, Public Health, Radiology, Dental and Cancer Services. In addition to that, it trains Nurses and Midwives from certificate to Degree level, trains Medical Laboratory personnel and in conjunction with Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, started a post graduate degree in medicine. Nsambya hospital operates within a population of 89,516 service area. It has modern infrastructures and it is planning to construct a state – of – the art private wing soon.
NKOZI Hospital
Treats Over 125,000 patients per year.
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LUBAGA HOSPITAL
Lubaga Hospital: is the first Catholic medical unit in Uganda founded by the White sisters (Missionaries of Africa) in 1899. It was the site of the miracle in 1941, which led to the canonization of the Ugandan Martyrs in 1964 by Pope Paul VI. Lubaga hospital is one of the five big general referral hospitals in Kampala with a bed capacity 200. It offers the four major disciplines of internal medicine (Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology), Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, ENT, Dermatology, Family medicine, Radiology and Diagnostic services. It trains Nurses, Midwives, Laboratory Personnel, and theatre assistants. It treats more than 125,658 patients every year. It has put up a number of infrastructures, e.g. a maternity ward and other renovations.
KISUBI Hospital
Over 375 bed capacity (inclusive of ICU and Dialysis services.) ⸻
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL,
NSAMBYA
Briefly, Nsambya Hospital which started as a clinic under a mango tree by the Servant of God Mother Kevin in 1903, to provide curative medical care and obstetrical care to mothers, is now a fully established referral hospital for Makindye division and to the country as a whole. This hospital has grown in size to a bed capacity of 375 inpatients inclusive of ICU and Dialysis services. It offers tertiary level health services in internal medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics, Public Health, Radiology, Dental and Cancer Services. In addition to that, it trains Nurses and Midwives from certificate to Degree level, trains Medical Laboratory personnel and in conjunction with Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, started a post graduate degree in medicine. Nsambya hospital operates within a population of 89,516 service area. It has modern infrastructures and it is planning to construct a state – of – the art private wing soon.
NKOZI Hospital
Treats Over 125,000 patients per year.
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LUBAGA HOSPITAL
Lubaga Hospital: is the first Catholic medical unit in Uganda founded by the White sisters (Missionaries of Africa) in 1899. It was the site of the miracle in 1941, which led to the canonization of the Ugandan Martyrs in 1964 by Pope Paul VI. Lubaga hospital is one of the five big general referral hospitals in Kampala with a bed capacity 200. It offers the four major disciplines of internal medicine (Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology), Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, ENT, Dermatology, Family medicine, Radiology and Diagnostic services. It trains Nurses, Midwives, Laboratory Personnel, and theatre assistants. It treats more than 125,658 patients every year. It has put up a number of infrastructures, e.g. a maternity ward and other renovations.
KAMPALA ARCHDIOCESE
HEALTH CENTRES
During the 1970s, the Health Department had six lower level units, i.e. Mitala Maria, Buyege, Katende, Kkonge, Lweza and Bulo. In the 1980s throughout the 90’s:Naddangira, Nswanjere, Kiziba, Ggoli, Nabbingo, Jinja Kaloli, Kamwokya, Muzinda- Katereke and Outreach Mbuya came into existence. In 2000s: Angellina –Namugongo, Benedict Medical Centre, Kijabijo, Kisenyi, Kitakyusa and Bwayiise were established.
There are now 21 Lower Level Health Units and among these are; one level IV unit, Fourteen Level III units, and Six Level II Units. These health units are distributed in the four districts in which Kampala Archdiocese is situated (Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi, and Butambala) offering health services to all the people.
Over 500,000 patients treated in our health centres per year.
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CURRENT STATUS
On average these lower level units serve 300,000 and above patients annually. In 2013 the department in conjunction with IRCU, CRS and now USAID-Cardino Uganda started the project of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Masuliita Kiziba Parish. This project has supported over 150 OVCs, of these 20 are supported with some school fees and scholastic materials. More than 20 OVCs graduated with vocational skills and currently 30 are undergoing training. Over 1110 have received medical care, trainings in income generating activities, psychosocial support, entrepreneurship skills among others.
Life-saving ambulance in Kiziba health facility
OUR TEAM
Get in Touch With Us.
To learn more about our schools or our mission, please contact us:
For Inquiries:
Toll free: 0800300444
E-mail: info.dept@klarchdiocese.org.ug
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ekute
Head of Department
Sr. Dr. M. Grace Nannyondo
Lubaga Hospital
Ms. Nanyonjo Victoria
Administrative Assistant
OUR TEAM
Get in Touch With Us.
To learn more about our schools or our mission, please contact us:
For Inquiries:
Toll free: 0800300444
E-mail: info.dept@klarchdiocese.org.ug
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ekute
Head of Department
Sr. Dr. M. Grace Nannyondo
Lubaga Hospital
Ms. Nanyonjo Victoria
Administrative Assistant
| S/N | Vicariate | Deanery | Parish | Name | Type | Address | Telephone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kampala | Lubaga | Lubaga | Lubaga Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 14130 Kampala | 041-270203/4 273692 | Fax: 256-41-234226 | Email: rubaga@ucmb.co.ug |
| 2 | Entebbe | Kisubi | Kisubi | Our Lady Consolata, Kisubi Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 40, Kisubi | Email: kisubi@ucmb.co.ug | ||
| 3 | Mitala Maria | Mitala Maria | Nkozi | Nkozi Hospital | Hospitals | P.o. Box 4349, Kampala | 039-2842207 | Fax: 038410100 | Email: nkozi@ucmb.co.ug |
| 4 | Kampala | Nsambya | Nsambya | St Raphael Of St Francis Nsambya Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 7146, Kampala | 041-267012/3 | Fax: 256-41-267870 | Email: nsambya@ucmb.co.ug |
| 5 | Mitala Maria | Nabbingo | Mitala Maria | St Anthony Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 27, Buwama | |||
| 6 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Ggoli | St Buuzabalyawo Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O. Box 68, Mpigi | |||
| 7 | Wakiso | Naddangira Deanery | Kiziba | Kiziba Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 6246, Kampala | |||
| 8 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Katende | St Monica Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O Box 5, Mpigi | |||
| 9 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Muduuma | Nswanjere Health Centre III | Health Centre | P.O Box 71276, Clock Tower Kampala | |||
| 10 | Entebbe | Nabbingo | Nabbingo | Nabbingo Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 997, Kampala | |||
| 11 | Kampala | Gayaza | Namugongo | Zia Angelina | Health Centre | P.O Box 22769, Kampala | |||
| 12 | Mitala Maria | Mitala Maria | Bulo | Bulo Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 4, Bulo Mpigi | |||
| 13 | Wakiso | Naddangira | Naddangira | Naddangira Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 71766, Kampala | |||
| 14 | Kampala | Gayaza | Namugongo | Namugongo Foyer De Charite | Health Centre | P.O Box 6488, Kampala | |||
| 15 | Entebbe | Nabbingo | Nabbingo Deanery | Muzinda Katereke Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 997, Kampala | |||
| 16 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Mpigi | Kkonge Health Centre | Health Centre | ||||
| 17 | Entebbe | Entebbe | Lweza | St Magdalene Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O Box 21712, Kampala | |||
| 18 | Kampala | Nakulabye | Kamwokya | Kamwokya Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O 25432, Kampala | |||
| 19 | Kampala | Naggulu | Mbuya | Reach Out Mbuya Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 6562, Kampala | Tel. 041221777 | ||
| 20 | Entebbe | Entebbe | Buyege | Buyege Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 63, Mpigi | |||
| 21 | Wakiso | Matugga | Jinja Kaloori | Jinja Kaloori Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box | |||
| 22 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Kibanga | Kibanga Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 83, Mpigi |
| S/N | Vicariate | Deanery | Parish | Name | Type | Address | Telephone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kampala | Lubaga | Lubaga | Lubaga Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 14130 Kampala | 041-270203/4 273692 | Fax: 256-41-234226 | Email: rubaga@ucmb.co.ug |
| 2 | Entebbe | Kisubi | Kisubi | Our Lady Consolata, Kisubi Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 40, Kisubi | Email: kisubi@ucmb.co.ug | ||
| 3 | Mitala Maria | Mitala Maria | Nkozi | Nkozi Hospital | Hospitals | P.o. Box 4349, Kampala | 039-2842207 | Fax: 038410100 | Email: nkozi@ucmb.co.ug |
| 4 | Kampala | Nsambya | Nsambya | St Raphael Of St Francis Nsambya Hospital | Hospitals | P.O Box 7146, Kampala | 041-267012/3 | Fax: 256-41-267870 | Email: nsambya@ucmb.co.ug |
| 5 | Mitala Maria | Nabbingo | Mitala Maria | St Anthony Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 27, Buwama | |||
| 6 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Ggoli | St Buuzabalyawo Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O. Box 68, Mpigi | |||
| 7 | Wakiso | Naddangira Deanery | Kiziba | Kiziba Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 6246, Kampala | |||
| 8 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Katende | St Monica Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O Box 5, Mpigi | |||
| 9 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Muduuma | Nswanjere Health Centre III | Health Centre | P.O Box 71276, Clock Tower Kampala | |||
| 10 | Entebbe | Nabbingo | Nabbingo | Nabbingo Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 997, Kampala | |||
| 11 | Kampala | Gayaza | Namugongo | Zia Angelina | Health Centre | P.O Box 22769, Kampala | |||
| 12 | Mitala Maria | Mitala Maria | Bulo | Bulo Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 4, Bulo Mpigi | |||
| 13 | Wakiso | Naddangira | Naddangira | Naddangira Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 71766, Kampala | |||
| 14 | Kampala | Gayaza | Namugongo | Namugongo Foyer De Charite | Health Centre | P.O Box 6488, Kampala | |||
| 15 | Entebbe | Nabbingo | Nabbingo Deanery | Muzinda Katereke Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 997, Kampala | |||
| 16 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Mpigi | Kkonge Health Centre | Health Centre | ||||
| 17 | Entebbe | Entebbe | Lweza | St Magdalene Health Centre, | Health Centre | P.O Box 21712, Kampala | |||
| 18 | Kampala | Nakulabye | Kamwokya | Kamwokya Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O 25432, Kampala | |||
| 19 | Kampala | Naggulu | Mbuya | Reach Out Mbuya Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 6562, Kampala | Tel. 041221777 | ||
| 20 | Entebbe | Entebbe | Buyege | Buyege Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 63, Mpigi | |||
| 21 | Wakiso | Matugga | Jinja Kaloori | Jinja Kaloori Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box | |||
| 22 | Mitala Maria | Mpigi | Kibanga | Kibanga Health Centre | Health Centre | P.O Box 83, Mpigi |