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Healthcare in Uganda is managed by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED), and comprises a mixture of public and private medical facilities.
While legislation has been introduced to improve accessibility to healthcare, the public system still suffers from issues including a lack of equipment and trained medical professionals.
The public healthcare system is primarily funded through government contributions, taxes, and donations.
State healthcare is decentralised, which means that it is administered by local authorities across the country’s different regions. Care at government facilities is free for patients; some of the medical treatment provided incorporates:
Emergency services
Outpatient care
Maternity care
Hospitalisation
Vaccinations
In Uganda, the patient’s first point of access to healthcare is through local health centres, general hospitals, and what are known as village health communities. They can deliver services such as treating common everyday illnesses and managing chronic diseases.
The Ugandan government is currently working to provide health coverage for all its citizens by the year 2030. This will include the introduction of a national health insurance scheme, where both employees and employers will make contributions to help fund healthcare services.
Those considering relocating to Uganda could opt to purchase a private health insurance plan to protect their medical needs. There are two main health insurance options to choose from: local and international.
A local health insurance plan can provide access to private medical facilities in Uganda and be cheaper than international cover. However, it’s worth noting that the policy is usually limited to the country it was taken out in.
Taking out an international health insurance plan can give a higher level of flexibility to expats as well as access to a wider range if cover. For example, they can receive medical treatment across multiple countries within their area of cover, which is particularly useful for frequent travellers.
There are nearly 7,000 public and private healthcare facilities in Uganda that provide medical treatment to the population. There are three main types of hospitals, which consist of:
District hospitals: these are the lowest level of hospital in Uganda, providing treatment following a referral from a health centre.
Regional referral hospitals: this is the next level of hospital care, and delivers more specialist medical treatment to specific regions across Uganda.
National referral hospitals: found only in the nation’s capital of Kampala, national referral hospitals provide the highest level of care in Uganda and treat the most complex conditions.
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