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- Strengthening addiction care through professional training at Butabika
- Butabika Hospital Takes Over Life-Saving OAT Program in Boost to HIV and Addiction Care
- Butabika Hospital, ATC Uganda and Rotary Launch Digital Community Centre to Strengthen Mental Health Support
- Uganda Launches State of Population Report 2025, Declares Mental Health a “Silent Emergency”
- Celebrating Excellence: A Heartfelt Moment at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital ‘s Annual General Staff Meeting
- Uganda Strengthens Mental Health Response in Emergencies and Catastrophes
- National Dialogue Calls for Urgent Reforms in the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System
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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.
Strengthening addiction care through professional training at Butabika
3rd March 2026, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital an accredited DAP training center, successfully conducted its first cohort of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) a significant milestone in advancing the quality of addiction treatment services in Uganda. This inaugural cohort,...
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Butabika Hospital Takes Over Life-Saving OAT Program in Boost to HIV and Addiction Care
31st March 2026, Uganda marked a major milestone in its response to substance use and HIV prevention with the official handover of Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) also known Medication-Assisted Treatment. (MAT) services to Butabika National Referral Hospital, signaling a transition from partner-led...
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Butabika Hospital, ATC Uganda and Rotary Launch Digital Community Centre to Strengthen Mental Health Support
Butabika, Uganda – March 6, 2026, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, in partnership with American Tower Corporation Uganda and the Rotary Club of...
Uganda Launches State of Population Report 2025, Declares Mental Health a “Silent Emergency”
19th February 2026, Kampala, The State of Uganda Population Report 2025 under the theme “Mental Health: A Silent Emergency.” Was officially launched. The...
Celebrating Excellence: A Heartfelt Moment at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital's Annual General Staff Meeting
13th June 2025 Kampala, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital was charged with excitement and pride as staff gathered for the much-anticipated Annual...
Tenders
Bid Notice Under Open Domestic Bidding
Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following Procurements listed below
| No. | Proc. Reference No. | Subject Matter of Procurement | Bid Security Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BH/NCONS/25-26/00064 | Procurement of Cleaning and Fumigation Services | UGX 4,600,000/= |
| 2 | BH/NCONS/25-26/00211 | Servicing and Maintenance of Radiology Equipment | UGX 20,000,000/= |
| 3 | BH/SUPLS/25-26/00200 | Procurement of Lot 1. Super Specialized Mental Drugs and Lot 2. Laboratory Consumables under Framework Contract | UGX 60,000,000/= |
| 4 | BH/SUPLS/26-27/00001 | Procurement of Uniforms and Beddings under Framework Contract | UGX 10,000,000/= |
| 5 | BH/SUPLS/26-27/00002 | Procurement of Non-Medical Sundries under Framework Contract | UGX 15,000,000/= |
