St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum

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St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum is a hospital located in Kitgum, a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is a private, not-for-profit healthcare institution, managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kitgum.

Overview[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum is a general hospital, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is licensed and supervised by the Uganda Ministry of Health. It is accredited to the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau.

Location[edit | edit source]

The hospital is located in the central business district of Kitgum, approximately 454 kilometers, by road, north of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.

Services[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum offers a range of medical services including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. The hospital also provides HIV/AIDS care and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, and maternal health services.

History[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital Kitgum was established in 1959 by the Roman Catholic Church. It has since grown to become one of the leading healthcare providers in the region, serving a population of over 200,000 people.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD