Uganda Martyrs Ibanda Hospital
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Uganda Martyrs Ibanda Hospital (commonly known as Ibanda Hospital) is a prominent faith-based, Private Not-for-Profit (PNFP) community hospital located in Kagongo Ward, Ibanda Town Council within the Ibanda District of Western Uganda. Founded in 1968 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara, the healthcare facility operates with a 178-bed capacity. It is fully accredited by the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and actively implements the national health frameworks structured by the Ugandan Ministry of Health/
The day-to-day operations of the facility are managed by the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC), a local congregation under the Mbarara Archdiocese. Guided by Catholic Church ethical codes and values, the hospital follows a mission to provide compassionate, equitable, and holistic medical treatment. In terms of community accessibility, a small user fee is typically expected at the time of service to keep the facility sustainable—accounting for roughly 68.1% of its annual income—though the hospital maintains a strict compassionate policy to ensure no patient is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.
The institution provides crucial health interventions for a vast regional population, handling an average of over 19,000 outpatient contacts and roughly 14,700 admissions every year. Its medical services cover general medicine, specialized gynecological and obstetric treatments, pediatric interventions, and comprehensive HIV/AIDS care packages. Reflecting its vital role in maternal health, the hospital oversees more than 2,600 deliveries annually, sustaining a dedicated surgical theatre to handle high-stakes emergency obstetric procedures.
To reinforce the healthcare workforce across East Africa, the hospital owns and manages the Ibanda School of Midwifery and Nursing (Ibanda Health Training Institution) located on-site. Established in 1995, the academic annex takes in an annual cohort of 60 to 70 students pursuing professional certificates in nursing and midwifery. This structural integration of a training school directly ensures that the hospital floor remains staffed with qualified, up-to-date professionals while driving youth employment and clinical education throughout the Western Region
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