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- Butabika Hospital Integrates Sports into Mental Health Rehabilitation
- Ministry of Health Launches National Mental Health Run 2026 to Break Silence and End Stigma
- 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
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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 Integrates Sports into Mental Health Rehabilitation
13th October 2026, With support from Watoto Ministries, Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital strengthened its rehabilitation services with the commissioning of the new Hope Sports Arena, featuring a football pitch and a basketball court to support the recovery and well-being of patients. The...
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Ministry of Health Launches National Mental Health Run 2026 to Break Silence and End Stigma
3rd September 2026, Kampala - The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, launched the National Mental Health Run 2026 at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Kampala, calling on Ugandans to break the silence surrounding mental health and treat mental illness with the same urgency and...
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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...
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