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Explore Our Departments
Discover the wide range of departments — from diagnostics and clinical care to patient support and professional services — all working together to deliver holistic, compassionate, and world-class mental health care.
Radiology
Our Radiology department plays a critical role in diagnosing, monitoring, and guiding treatment through advanced medical imaging techniques
Laboratory
Our laboratory is internationally accredited and adheres to ISO 15189:2022 standards. We offer a wide range of diagnostic tests
Human Resource
Its primary mandate is to recruit, develop, and retain qualified healthcare professionals while fostering a productive and safe work environment.
Medical Social Work
To provide holistic social therapy to patients with mental illness and to uphold the human rights approach in delivery of mental health care services
Nursing
We provide holistic, patient-centered nursing care that promotes mental well-being, recovery, and dignity while ensuring safety and adherence to ethical standards.
Latest News
Stay informed with the latest developments, stories, and announcements from our hospital — from new medical programs and community outreach to staff highlights and innovation milestones shaping better patient care.
National Dialogue Calls for Urgent Reforms in the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System
At Mestil Hotel in Kampala, from the 20th to the 21st of August 2025, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, in collaboration with the Uganda Association of Psychiatrists, Austrian Development Cooperation . . .
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Butabika Hospital at the Forefront of Mental Health Innovation with AI-Powered Call Center
12th August 2025, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, in collaboration with Makerere University’s Department of ICT and Mirembe Mental Health Hospital in Tanzania, has officially launched a pioneering AI . . .
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Butabika Hospital Shines in Football and Swimming at Uganda's 4th Corporate Games
The usually tranquil grounds of Jeph International University came alive on June 8th, 2025, with splashes in the pool, cheers from the stands, and the vibrant energy...
Butabika Veterans Association Brings Hope and Dignity to Mental Health as it donates Footwear for Patients
Butabika National Referral Hospital was filled with renewed warmth and compassion as the Butabika Veterans Association made a heartfelt visit to the hospital. Led by...
Queen Sylvia Nagginda Advocates for Mental Health during Visit to Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
Butabika, Kampala April 17, 2025, Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka (Queen) of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, yesterday made a special visit to Butabika...
