Our Story of Love and Service
Serving Buluba and the wider region since 1934, rooted in compassion and clinical excellence.
A Legacy Rooted in Compassion
St. Francis Hospital Buluba was established in 1934 by Mother Kevin of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters as a leprosy treatment, care and rehabilitation center. Nearly a century later, that founding spirit of love and service continues to guide a full-service hospital, training centre and school of health sciences serving Uganda and beyond.
Our Vision
To be a Hospital of excellency with specialized and professional Health Care services that promote Christian values.
Our Mission
To provide standardised and affordable health service delivery with particular attention to the vulnerable in the region, especially TB and leprosy situations.
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.
History Timeline
Founded by Mother Kevin
St. Francis Hospital Buluba was established by Mother Kevin of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters as a leprosy treatment, care and rehabilitation centre.
Expansion into General Healthcare
Building on its founding mission, the hospital expanded to offer general outpatient, maternity and specialized clinical services alongside continued leprosy and TB care.
Wanda Blenska Training Centre Established
A dedicated training centre was established to extend clinical research and training in leprosy, HIV, TB, dermatology and communicable diseases across Uganda and beyond.
Wanda Blenska School of Health Sciences
The hospital founded a school of health sciences to train nursing and midwifery students through hospital-based, hands-on clinical education.
A Legacy of Love and Service Continues
St. Francis Hospital Buluba remains committed to affordable, specialized and compassionate healthcare for the communities it serves.
Hospital Leadership
Full leadership profiles will be published here as they are confirmed by hospital administration.
To be announced
Hospital Director
To be announced
Medical Superintendent
To be announced
Director of Nursing
To be announced
Training Centre Coordinator
Ownership Structure
St. Francis Hospital Buluba was founded by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters and continues to operate as a faith-based, private-not-for-profit health facility serving the Buluba community and the wider region. A detailed governance and ownership structure will be published here as it is finalized by hospital administration.