Kumi Hospital provides comprehensive specialised healthcare services to approximately 4 million people in Eastern Uganda, rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
The Kumi Hospital was founded in 1929 by
Dr. Wiggins of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) as a leprosy colony/leprosy center to provide medical and psychosocial support to people affected by leprosy.
In 1995, the Kumi Leprosy Centre (KLC) was registered as an NGO FBO, PNFP (Private Not For Profit Organization).
In 1998, a proposal was made to transform the hospital into a general hospital, and a resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors to change the institution's name from KLC to Kumi Hospital Ongino due to the declining prevalence of leprosy.
In 2009, it was officially transformed into a general hospital and has since functioned as a general hospital providing medical care, maternal and child care, surgical services in the fields of orthopedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, and emergency obstetric care. For over 97 years, we have been a comprehensive community care facility with 300 beds, and today with 160 dedicated employees.
Kumi Hospital is located in Eastern Uganda 260 Km from Kampala the Capital City. It is Located in the Plains of Teso in the savanna Belt.
From orthopaedic surgery to community health outreach, we provide a comprehensive range of medical services
Total hip & knee replacement, internal fixation, corrective osteotomy and bilateral procedures
Comprehensive maternal care including antenatal services, delivery and post-natal care
Eye care services led by our consulting ophthalmologist Dr. Elizabeth Apio
Free antiretroviral therapy, HIV counselling and testing supported by TASO Project
Diagnostic imaging and comprehensive laboratory services for accurate diagnosis
Outreach programs including immunization, nutritional rehabilitation and community-based care
At Kumi Hospital, we believe essential healthcare should be accessible to everyone. The following services are provided completely free of charge to our community.
Newborn and maternal health is the main health problem in Africa, before malaria or AIDS. I want to thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We are committed to our community, patients and partners. All of us at Kumi Hospital are happy to welcome all patients and visitors to our hospital.
We welcome medical students, nursing trainees and volunteers from around the world
Students from universities across Europe come for tropical medicine internships and community health experiences.
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Pre-licensed training facility offering nursing certificates and midwifery qualifications from diploma to master's level.
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Join our team as a volunteer in nursing, surgery, IT, physiotherapy, and more. Make a difference in a beautiful setting.
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