Healing with Love, Serving with Excellence Since 1934
Providing affordable, specialized and compassionate healthcare in Uganda.
Care When You Need It Most
Fast access to the hospital's core services, from routine outpatient visits to specialized clinical care.
Nearly a Century of Compassionate Care
St. Francis Hospital Buluba was established in 1934 by Mother Kevin of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters as a leprosy treatment, care and rehabilitation center. Today, that same spirit of love and service guides a full-service hospital, training centre and school dedicated to the wellbeing of communities across Uganda and beyond.
Read Our Full StoryOur Institutions
Together, our hospital, training centre and school of health sciences advance care, research and education.
Specialized Care Across the Hospital
Explore our major clinical departments, each staffed with dedicated professionals.
Our Core Values
Professional Conduct
Upholding the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.
Transparency
Open, honest communication with patients, staff and partners.
Faithfulness
Serving with dependability rooted in our Christian values.
Quality Assurance
Consistent, standardized care across every department.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for outcomes and stewardship of resources.
Accessibility
Affordable, reachable healthcare for the communities we serve.
Confidentiality
Protecting patient privacy and dignity at every touchpoint.
What Our Patients Say
“The midwives treated me with so much patience and care during my delivery. I felt safe and respected the whole time.”
Nakato F.
Maternity patient
“I was attended to quickly and the doctor took time to explain my diagnosis clearly. Affordable and professional care.”
Wanda K.
OPD patient
“My father received excellent care in the TB clinic. The staff followed up with us even after discharge.”
Isabirye M.
Caregiver
Latest News & Updates
Community OutreachSt. Francis Hospital Buluba Marks World TB Day with Community Outreach
Clinical teams and volunteers reached hundreds of residents in Buluba and surrounding villages with free TB screening and awareness education.
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Hospital NewsLaboratory Upgrades Diagnostic Capacity with New GeneXpert Equipment
The addition of new GeneXpert equipment strengthens the hospital's ability to deliver rapid, accurate TB diagnostics for patients across the region.
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TrainingMaternity Team Completes Refresher Training on Kangaroo Mother Care
Midwives and neonatal staff completed a refresher course to strengthen skin-to-skin care practices for premature and low-birth-weight infants.
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