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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Butabika Recovery College Initiative

Focusing on Recovery: The Butabika Recovery College Initiative

In Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital a place known for its mental health services, but also home to something truly transformative: The Butabika...

Inside the Occupational therapy hall of Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital

Harmony from within: A story of movement, healing and connection

Inside the Occupational therapy hall of Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, a group of about 20 individuals gathered patients living with mental...

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...

Provide pure drinking water for Syrian poor people

Targeted Goal: $2000
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Fundraising Campaign For The Refugees In Western Mass

Targeted Goal: $7000

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Donation for Helping Women and Children in Africa

Targeted Goal: $12000

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