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Mulago National Referral Hospital
Government Agency
Mulago, Kampala, Uganda
Mulago National Referral Hospital, located in Kampala, Uganda, is the country’s premier public healthcare institution, dedicated to providing specialized, high-quality, and affordable medical services while serving as a key teaching and research hospital affiliated with Makerere University. With a longstanding reputation as the nation’s top referral and teaching hospital, Mulago is recognized for its critical role in training Uganda’s future healthcare professionals and delivering life-saving services to millions. The hospital fosters a work culture grounded in professionalism, continuous learning, and teamwork, offering diverse opportunities in clinical, research, administrative, and support roles, often through government or academic arrangements.
Established in 1913 and officially designated as a national referral facility in the mid-20th century, Mulago has evolved into a modern medical complex through multiple phases of renovation and technological upgrading. It operates on a public healthcare model, focusing on accessible service delivery, research, and training while continuously integrating innovations in medical technology and patient care. With over 1,500 beds and specialized departments, Mulago serves patients from across Uganda and neighboring countries, reflecting its significant regional impact.
The hospital is anchored on core values of excellence, integrity, equity, compassion, and accountability, and it remains actively engaged in corporate social responsibility by offering outreach services, public health education, and disease prevention programs. For more information, visit www.mulago.go.ug.