Requirements For Opening A Hospital In Uganda

What is A Hospital?

A hospital is a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. 

Requirements For Opening A Hospital In Uganda

Must have a current Annual Practicing license. Professionals must have four (4)years and above working experience.

Must possess a copy of guidelines for private practice.

Professional open health unit under his/her area of specialization.

Where can I apply for Opening a hospital in Uganda?

Registration of the health Units is done in person by visiting the Uganda Medical Association Head Offices.

Here you will be issued with an Application for registration of a health Unit to fill out and submit. This form can be picked up from the Uganda Medical Association offices.

How much does it cost to open a hospital in Uganda?

It’s reported that the average cost is typically between UGX 232997.64 million and UGX 737825.86 million for a hospital, depending on the area that it’s being built.

A smaller community hospital will likely cost less than a hospital built in a larger city.

What Are The Factors To Be Considered For Opening A New Hospital In Uganda?

Critical Success Factors For A New Hospital

Draft a mission, vision, and logo for the hospital.

Infrastructure completion.

Manpower.

Processes for the hospital.

Tariff for services offered.

Preparing forms and formats.

Training.

Branding and communication.