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Medical facilities

Emergency Medical Care

The Government of the Republic of Uganda will provide Emergency Medical Services to all delegates if required. These will include standby Emergency Medical Teams, Ambulance services, and hospitalization in public hospitals. In accredited hotels, delegates will be provided with the contact telephone numbers of the Emergency Medical Doctor.

Travel Health / Medical insurance

Delegates are encouraged to acquire Travel Medical Insurance prior to arrival in Uganda. Further details on medical insurance can be accessed from the NOC or your respective Embassies in Uganda.

Pre-existing Medical Conditions

Delegates with pre-existing medical conditions or on long-term medication are advised to come with adequate medications to cover them during their stay in the country. However, there are a number of established Pharmacies in the country where one can buy or replenish their medical supplies with a prescription.
Delegates carrying prescription medicines of high value (over 500 USD) are advised to carry with them their original prescription.

Designated Hospitals

Government Referral Hospitals

Kawempe National Referral Hospital

Dr. Byaruhanga Emmanuel  +256772460945

Kiruddu National Referral Hospital

Dr. Kabuggo Charles  +256772504540

Mulago National Referral Hospital

Dr. Byanyima Rose, Executive Director  +256772500680

Mulago Specialized women & Neonatal Hospital

Dr Nabunya Evelyne  +256772534247

Uganda Cancer Institute

Dr.Jackson Orem  +256782320543

Uganda Heart Institute

Dr Namuli Lydia  +256772458157

Private Hospitals(Insurance and Cash )

BAR AVIATION

Samuel Kirya  +256703013772

Case Hospital

Emergency contact  +256701250362

International Hospital Kampala (IHK)

Dr. Michael Oling, Medical Director  +256771801902 (Emergency) +256782872266 (Medical Director)

Kampala Hospital

Emergency contact  999

Kibuli Hospital

Namayanja Halimah  +256777198441

Lubaga Hospital

Dr. Luyimbazi Jullius  +256787496897

Medipal International Hospital

Dr. Sadat Gunes  +256783468828

Mengo Hospital

Dr Rose Mutumba  +256706312639

Nakasero Hospital

Emergency contact  +256776970220

Nsambya Hospital

Dr. Ssekitoleko Andrew  +256776200362