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New UHI Cardiac
Hospital - Naguru

A purpose-built, 10-level, 250-bed facility advancing treatment,

research, and training in cardiovascular care for Uganda and the region.

New UHI Cardiac Hospital - Naguru

A state-of-the-art national referral cardiac hospital
designed to expand access to specialised heart care,
reduce overseas referrals, and grow Uganda’s cardiology
workforce. The facility will integrate modern diagnostics,
theatres, intensive care, step-down wards, and dedicated
spaces for paediatric and adult care—alongside research
labs and training classrooms.

  • Location: Naguru, Kampala
  • Capacity: 250 beds | 10 levels
  • Focus: Treatment • Research • Training
  • Investment: USD 73 million
  • Status: Under construction
  • Target Timeline: 24 months from ground-breaking

Why This Project Matters

  • Access: More patients treated locally, faster.
  • Quality: Modern cath labs and theatres for complex procedures.
  • Capacity: Increased ICU/CCU and step-down beds reduce bottlenecks.
  • Skills: Centre of excellence for training Ugandan clinicians.
  • Savings: Fewer costly referrals abroad for cardiac cases.

What’s Inside (planned departments)

Emergency & Acute Cardiac Care (triage – CCU/ICU)
Outpatient Clinics & One-Stop Cardiac Day Unit
Diagnostic Imaging: ECG, Echo, Stress Testing, X-ray/CT
Interventional Cardiology: Cath labs (angiography/PCI)
Cardiothoracic Operating Theatres & Recovery
Adult & Paediatric Wards, High-Dependency Units
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Gym
Research & Training Centre (lecture halls, skills labs)
Pharmacy, Blood Bank, Central Sterile, Support Services