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Our Story

About Ggwaatiro Hospital

Since 1981, Ggwaatiro Hospital has been one of Uganda's oldest privately owned health facilities — serving the community of Bweyogerere with compassion, professionalism, and faith.

1981

Est. Year

24/7

Emergency Care

44+

Years Serving

Ggwaatiro Hospital building
Who We Are

Serving Uganda
Since 1981

Ggwaatiro Hospital is one of the oldest privately owned health facilities in Uganda, located in the central zone of Bweyogerere Ward, Kira Town Council — just 7 miles from Kampala City Centre and about 200m off the Kampala–Jinja highway.

Founded in 1981, the hospital started as a small dispensary in Kirinya, was later transferred to Bweyogerere as a nursing home, and in 2012 was declared and recognised as a hospital by the Ministry of Health.

General outpatient & inpatient services
Antenatal care & maternity services
24/7 ambulance services
Minor & major surgical operations
Digitalised dental & eye specialist services
Dedicated staff — medical and support
Our Foundation

Mission & Vision

✦ Vision

To be the leading quality health care provider to the country and general public.

✦ Mission

To continue building the already existing services through modernization and professionalism of medical services to national and international standards.

Ggwaatiro Hospital reception area

CORE
VALUES

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Accountability & Openness

We are transparent in all our actions and take full responsibility for the care we provide.

Human Dignity

Every patient is treated with the utmost respect, compassion, and recognition of their inherent worth.

Sensitive to Vulnerability

We recognise and respond with care to the unique needs of vulnerable patients and communities.

God Fearing

Our work is guided by moral integrity, humility, and a deep sense of purpose beyond ourselves.

Client Focus

The patient is at the centre of every decision — their wellbeing drives everything we do.

Excellence

We continuously strive to deliver the highest standards of medical care and service.

Professionalism

Our team upholds the highest ethical and professional standards in all interactions.

Our Journey

35+ Years of Dedicated Service

1981

Founded

Ggwaatiro Hospital started as a small dispensary in Kirinya, driven by a vision to serve the community.

1995

Nursing Home

The facility was transferred to Bweyogerere and expanded into a nursing home, growing its capacity to serve more patients.

2012

Hospital Status

Declared and recognised as a hospital by the Ministry of Health — a milestone reflecting years of dedicated service.

Today

Dedicated Staff

The hospital has a dedicated team of medical and support staff serving thousands of patients every year.

Our People

Meet Our Team

Dr. Ben

Dr. Ben

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr Hellen

Dr Hellen

Paediatrician

Dr. Abraham Magato

Dr. Abraham Magato

Obstetrician

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