Makerere University Hospital

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Makerere University Hospital is a healthcare facility located within the premises of Makerere University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Uganda. The hospital provides a range of medical services to the university community, including students, staff, and their dependents.

History[edit | edit source]

The Makerere University Hospital was established in the early 1970s, shortly after the university itself was founded. The hospital was initially set up to provide basic healthcare to the university community but has since grown to offer a wide range of medical services.

Services[edit | edit source]

Makerere University Hospital offers a variety of medical services. These include general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and psychiatry. The hospital also has a well-equipped laboratory for diagnostic tests and a pharmacy that provides prescribed medications.

Staff[edit | edit source]

The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians. The staff is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the university community.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Makerere University Hospital has a number of facilities to cater to the healthcare needs of the university community. These include consultation rooms, operating theatres, a maternity ward, a pediatric ward, and a psychiatric ward. The hospital also has a well-stocked pharmacy and a modern laboratory.

Future Plans[edit | edit source]

There are plans to upgrade Makerere University Hospital to a teaching hospital status. This will enable it to provide practical training for students in the university's Faculty of Medicine and other health-related faculties.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD