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- 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
- Butabika Hospital at the Forefront of Mental Health Innovation with AI-Powered Call Center
- Butabika Hospital Shines in Football and Swimming at Uganda's 4th Corporate Games
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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.
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 Butabika Royals, launched a Digital Community Centre aimed at improving mental health care, expanding digital literacy, and increasing access to...
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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 report was presented by Jane Ruth Aceng, who underscored the urgent need to prioritize mental health as a driver of national development.
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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...
Uganda Strengthens Mental Health Response in Emergencies and Catastrophes
30th October 2025, Kampala, The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital and other partners, commemorated World...
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...
Supply, Delivery and Installation of Solar System in Butabika Hospital
The Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Solar System in Butabika Hospital as follows below:.
The Bidding document(s) shall be inspected, issued and delivered at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Kampala
The deadline for bid submission shall be Friday, 14th November 2025
The detailed bid notice is also available at www.ppda.go.ug
