Bundibugyo General Hospital

Bundibugyo General Hospital: Where Health is a Right, Not a PrivilegeBundibugyo General Hospital, located in the Western Region of Uganda, is a true testament to the power of public healthcare. As a hospital funded by the Uganda Ministry of Health, the facility offers free general care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.Founded by the government of Prime Minister Milton Obote in 1969, Bundibugyo General Hospital has served the district of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko, as well as neighboring communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for over 50 years. Despite facing neglect and underfunding that has left the hospital infrastructure and equipment in very poor condition, the staff at Bundibugyo General Hospital remain committed to providing high-quality care to all who walk through their doors.Thanks to the hospital’s central location in the town of Bundibugyo, patients from across the region can access essential medical services without traveling long distances. And with the government of Uganda beginning renovations on the hospital in 2015, the future looks brighter than ever for this vital healthcare provider.At Bundibugyo General Hospital, the guiding principle is that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. This commitment to equity and inclusivity makes Bundibugyo General Hospital an essential part of the healthcare landscape in Uganda and beyond.