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About Us

Uganda's leading private hospital, delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare with compassion and excellence for over 35 years.

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200+ Specialists
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About the hospital

A trusted centre for clinical excellence.

Nakasero Hospital is a leading private, not-for-profit hospital in Uganda, providing specialist-led healthcare across a wide range of medical and surgical services. Since our establishment, we have grown to become a trusted centre for clinical excellence, advanced technology and a compassionate approach to patient care.

We are dedicated to improving health outcomes and enriching lives through innovation, highly skilled professionals and a commitment to the communities we serve.

Nakasero Hospital ward and care team
Leadership

The People Guiding the Hospital

Dr. Lameck Ssemogerere

Dr. Lameck Ssemogerere

Head of Critical Care and Rapid Response View Profile
Dr. Hellen Kyokutamba

Dr. Hellen Kyokutamba

Head of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) View Profile
Mr. Julius Mugisha

Mr. Julius Mugisha

Head of Marketing, Communications and Client Experience View Profile
Mr. Jonathan Makumbi Nyanzi

Mr. Jonathan Makumbi Nyanzi

Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection Officer View Profile
Milestones

Our journey So Far

2024
  • Recognised among Uganda's Top 100 Most Trusted Companies
  • Established first private hospital Cath Lab in Uganda
  • Launched electronic Hololens repair initiative
  • Secured $2M IFC loan
2021
  • Expansion project launched: ICU, HDU, NICU
  • Bed-capacity increase
2020
  • 10-year anniversary
  • $10M expansion project announced
2019
  • Hospital Holdings investment and service growth
  • 53.4% stake
2015
  • Continued infrastructure and service growth
2014
  • Expansion of advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities
2010
  • Introduction of Uganda's first fully-fledged 24-hour imaging centre
2009
  • Hospital established
  • Outpatient services launched in Naguru in July
Quality & safety

Clinical Governance

Pamoja kwa Ubora - Together for Excellence is Nakasero Hospital's hospital-wide commitment to clinical quality, patient safety and continuous improvement

At Nakasero Hospital Limited, clinical governance is the framework through which we organise, monitor, and continuously improve the quality and safety of care. It ensures that every patient encounter is guided by safe systems, professional standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Clinical Leadership
Professional Standards
Infection Prevention
Patient Voice
Newsroom

News, Media & Public Relations

Responsibility

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)

Our commitment to community, charity, and ethical practices.

Governance

Strong, transparent governance underpins everything we do — from ethical clinical practice and financial accountability to environmental stewardship and responsible stakeholder engagement.

Ethics & accountability

  • Independent board oversight
  • Transparent financial reporting
  • Code of clinical ethics

Environmental stewardship

  • Responsible waste management
  • Energy-efficient facilities
  • Sustainable procurement
Partnership with:
Kampala Capital City Authority Nation Media Group

Charitable Support

We support vulnerable patients and community health initiatives through subsidised treatment, charity partnerships and outreach programmes that extend quality care beyond our walls.

Subsidised treatment programmes

  • Charity surgical missions
  • Patient assistance fund
  • Community screening days

Community outreach

  • Kabaka Foundation
  • Rotary International
  • Local health centres
Partnership with:
Kabaka Foundation Rotary Nation Media Group

Social Impact & Community Engagement

Through collaborations with organisations such as Nation Media Group and public health bodies, the hospital communicates key fourth initiatives, campaigns, and medical advancements to the wider public.

Community Outreaches

  • Rotary Cancer Run
  • Quarterly Blood Donations
  • Kabaka Birthday Run
  • Maama Wange
  • Road Side Health Camp

Charitable Causes

  • Nyaka Community Support
  • Rahab Uganda Girls Treatment Programme
Partnership with:
Kabaka Foundation Rotary Uganda Kampala Capital City Authority Uganda Blood Transfusion Services
Ready when you are

Take charge of your blood pressure today.

Speak to a Nakasero cardiology specialist this week — or call our 24/7 line if you need care right now.

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