Masaka Regional Referral Hospital

Last updated

Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
Uganda Ministry of Health
Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
Uganda location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Geography
Location Masaka, Masaka District, Uganda
Coordinates 00°19′46″S31°44′04″E / 0.32944°S 31.73444°E / -0.32944; 31.73444
Organisation
Care system Public
Type General and Teaching
Services
Emergency department I
Beds730
History
Opened1929
Links
Other links Hospitals in Uganda
Medical education in Uganda

Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Masaka Hospital is a hospital in the city of Masaka, in south-central Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Kalangala District, Lyantonde, Masaka and Sembabule, Kalungu, Lwengo, Bukomansimbi and Rakai. [1]

Contents

Location

Masaka Hospital is located in the central business district of the town of Masaka, approximately 132 kilometres (82 mi), by road, southwest of Mulago National Referral Hospital, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. [2]

The coordinates of Masaka Regional Referral Hospital are: 0°19'46.0"S, 31°44'04.0"E (Latitude:-0.329444; Longitude:31.734444). [3]

Overview

Masaka Hospital is a public hospital, funded by the Uganda Ministry of Health and general care in the hospital is free. It is one of the 13 Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda. [4] The hospital is designated as one of the 15 Internship Hospitals in Uganda where graduates of Ugandan medical schools can serve one year of internship under the supervision of qualified specialists and consultants. The official bed capacity of Masaka Hospital is quoted as 330, but often twice that number or more is accommodated. The hospital averages about 450 daily admissions. [5]

Masaka Referral Hospital.jpg Masaka referral Hospital.jpg
Masaka Referral Hospital.jpg

Recent developments

In June 2014, works began at the hospital for the construction of a hospital tower to house maternity and pediatric units with a total bed capacity of 400 inpatients. The work was contracted to Tirupati Development Uganda Limited, and is expected to last about 24 months. Construction of the five story hospital extension is fully funded by the Government of Uganda. [6]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mulago National Specialised Hospital</span> Public tertiary care facility in Uganda

Mulago National Specialised Hospital, also known as Mulago National Referral Hospital, is a component of Mulago Hospital Complex, the teaching facility of Makerere University College of Health Sciences. It is the largest public hospital in Uganda.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lira Hospital</span> Ugandan public hospital

Lira Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Lira Hospital, is a hospital in Lira in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Kole, and Oyam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mbarara Hospital</span> Hospital in Western Region, Uganda

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Mbarara Hospital, is a hospital in Mbarara in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the region and specifically for the districts of Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, and Isingiro. The hospital serves as the teaching hospital for the Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Mbale Hospital is a hospital in Mbale, Eastern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Busia, Budaka, Kibuku, Kapchorwa, Bukwa, Butaleja, Manafwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Sironko and Tororo. The hospital also serves many more patients from outside the hospital's catchment area.

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Jinja Hospital, is a hospital in the city of Jinja, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. This 600-bed medical facility is the largest hospital in eastern Uganda, although many more patients are admitted beyond its sanctioned capacity, with many having to sleep on the floor.

Arua Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Arua Hospital is a hospital in the town of Arua, in Northern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha, Moyo, Nebbi, Yumbe, and Zombo. The hospital also receives referrals from neighboring parts of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Fort Portal Hospital, sometimes referred to as Buhinga Hospital, is a hospital in the town of Fort Portal, in Fort Portal District, Western Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Bundibugyo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kasese, Ntoroko and Kyenjojo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gulu Hospital</span> Hospital in Northern Region, Uganda

Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Gulu Hospital is a hospital in Gulu, northern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo and Pader. The hospital also serves as one of the teaching hospitals of Gulu University.

Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Hoima Hospital, is a hospital in the city of Hoima in Hoima District in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Bulisa, Hoima, Kibaale, Kiryandongo, Kagadi, Kakumiro, Kikuube, and Masindi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kabale Hospital</span> Hospital in Western Region, Uganda

Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Kabale Hospital, is a hospital in the town of Kabale in Kabale District, in south-western Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Kabale, Kanungu, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro and Rukungiri. It is proposed that the hospital will become the teaching hospital of Kabale University once its medical school is established.

Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Soroti Hospital is a hospital in the city of Soroti, in Soroti District, in Eastern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Amuria, Bukedea, Kaberamaido, Kapelebyong, Katakwi, Kumi, Ngora, Serere and Soroti.

Nkozi Hospital is a hospital in Nkozi, Mpigi District, in the Central Region of Uganda. It is a private, non-profit, community hospital, serving the town of Nkozi and surrounding areas of southern Mawokota County. The hospital also serves as the nearest and hospital of first choice for the staff and students of Uganda Martyrs University, located in the same town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moroto Hospital</span> Public hospital in Uganda

Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Moroto Hospital is a hospital in the town of Moroto, in Northeastern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Abim, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto and Nakapiripirit and Napak.

Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Mubende Hospital is a hospital in the town of Mubende, in the Central Region of Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Mubende, Mityana, Kiboga, and Kyankwanzi.

Kitovu Hospital is a hospital in Kitovu, a neighborhood within the city of Masaka, Masaka District, Central Uganda. It is a private, community hospital, serving the city of Masaka and surrounding communities. It runs a specialist program to repair obstetric fistulas, that was founded by Dr. Maura Lynch; one of about six centers in the country that can do so.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mulago Women's Referral Hospital</span> Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

Mulago Women's Referral Hospital, whose official name is Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital, is a component of Mulago National Referral Hospital, the largest hospital in Uganda, which serves as the teaching hospital of Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The construction of the women's hospital started in April 2013, with commissioning originally expected in the second half of 2016. After delays, construction was completed in July 2018.

Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is a specialized, public, tertiary care medical facility owned by the Uganda Ministry of Health. It is a component of Mulago National Referral Hospital, the largest hospital in Uganda, which serves as the teaching hospital of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Entebbe General Hospital</span> Hospital in Central Region, Uganda

Entebbe General Hospital, commonly known as Entebbe Hospital, is a hospital in the town of Entebbe, in the Central Region of Uganda.

Kawolo General Hospital, also Kawolo Hospital, is a hospital in Buikwe District in the Central Region of Uganda.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Upper Mulago Regional Referral Hospital</span> Hospital in Central Region, Uganda

Upper Mulago Regional Referral Hospital, also known as Old Mulago Regional Referral Hospital, is a planned hospital in Uganda. When established, it is expected to serve as the regional referral hospital for the Kampala Metropolitan Area, which includes the capital city of Kampala and the surrounding Wakiso District.

References

  1. Bindhe, Edward (1 June 2012). "Shortage of Medical Workers Hits Masaka Hospital". Uganda Radio Network (URN). Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. Google (26 October 2020). "Road Distance Between Mulago National Referral Hospital And Masaka Regional Referral Hospital" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  3. Google (26 October 2020). "Location of Masaka Regional Referral Hospital" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  4. Uganda Has Thirteen Regional Referral Hospitals
  5. Kitatta Kaaya, Sadab (11 November 2012). "Hospital, 85, Has No General Surgeon". The Observer (Uganda) . Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  6. Wandera, Stephen (12 June 2014). "Masaka Hospital Gets A 400 Bed-Capacity Ward". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 26 October 2014.