Uganda to Welcome Aga Khan University Hospital in 2028

Aga Khan University is set to strengthen Uganda’s healthcare sector through the construction of a state-of-the-art hospital scheduled to open and begin operations in 2028.

The development was revealed to journalists under the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU) during a meet-and-greet session with the Aga Khan team.
The engagement aimed at building stronger relationships with HEJNU members, exchanging perspectives on health communication, exploring opportunities for collaboration, and discussing ways both teams can support each other in advancing health reporting and awareness.

Construction of the hospital, which began last year, was officially inaugurated by the President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The project is expected to enhance access to specialized healthcare services across the country.

In addition to the main hospital project, Aga Khan University already operates several outreach clinics, including the Nakawa Speciality Centre, Kampala Medical Centre, Metroplex Medical Centre, and Acacia Medical Centre. These facilities are currently providing a range of critical healthcare services to Ugandans.

Officials behind the project revealed that the outreach centres are already serving patients with specialized treatments such as dialysis for kidney patients, chemotherapy for cancer patients, CT scan services, and other essential medical care.

The upcoming Aga Khan University Hospital is expected to further boost Uganda’s healthcare capacity by providing advanced treatment services and improving access to quality medical care for citizens.

During the meet-and-greet session held at Piato Restaurant in Kampala, the Head of Communication and Marketing for Regional Aga Khan University, Anthony Kagiri, appreciated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for providing the land on which the hospital is being constructed.

Kagiri revealed that the construction of the hospital building is expected to be completed by the end of next year, while the facility is projected to be fully equipped and operational by 2028 to serve Ugandans.
He added that the hospital will operate as an inpatient facility with a capacity of 100 beds.
He further explained that, similar to Aga Khan hospitals in Kenya and Tanzania, the Uganda hospital will also focus on training doctors and nurses who will later return to their communities to provide quality healthcare services.

According to Kagiri, partnering with members of the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU) provides an important opportunity to effectively disseminate information about Aga Khan University and the upcoming hospital project.

He noted that journalists under the network possess strong knowledge and understanding of health-related issues, and pledged continued collaboration with HEJNU to support health communication and awareness.

The President of the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), Esther Nakkazi, welcomed the collaboration, noting that research plays a vital role in quality health reporting. She emphasized that Aga Khan University produces valuable research that can greatly contribute to media coverage on health issues.

“Scientists and researchers contribute towards the goal we both share of improving communities’ understanding of science in order to empower people to fight pandemics and diseases, and to appreciate the importance of science in our everyday lives,” Esther Nakkazi emphasized.

Journalists who attended the engagement also appreciated the partnership, expressing optimism that the collaboration would provide them with easier access to reliable health information and research from Aga Khan University to support accurate and impactful reporting.