Uganda is still a developing country, although its healthcare level has greatly improved if compared with other countries that are also part of the WHO AFRO region. For those living in Uganda, life expectancy is currently around 58 years according to the recent statistics. The child mortality rate (where a child dies before reaching five years old) is at around 66 out of 1,000 live births. The country’s health system aims to provide the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP). It includes services offered by both traditional health clinics, along with local healers, private practitioners and community-based healthcare. This is what’s known as a decentralized healthcare system, comprised of both district and national levels.
Health Care Centres
There are several health institutions that offer good health care services. Here is a list of hospitals in Kampala
- Mulago Hospital – the national referral hospital of Uganda
- Nsambya Hospital
- Lubaga Hospital
- Kibuli Hospital
- Norvik Hospital
- International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
- Nakasero Hospital
- Kiruddu Hospital
- Kisenyi Hospital
- Kawempe Hospital
Clinics in Kampala
These include internationally owned health centres and clinics. There are some of the best Clinics in Kampala and these include;
- The Surgery
- International Medical Centre
- Children’s Clinic K’la
- Kim’s Medical Centre
- AAR Health Service
- Case Medical Centre
- Sas Clinic
- Dr. Agarwal Eye Care
- Mirembe Clinic
- Malcolm Clinic Kibuye
- Doctors Clinic Seguku