Aga Khan University Hospital’s Specialty Centre officially opened its doors to the public following years of construction.
Situated on the Old Port Bell Road in Nakawa, the facility was inaugurated by the State Minister for Health, Margaret Muhanga.
Muhanga commended the Aga Khan University for its ongoing investment in the country’s health and education sectors, stating, “The opening of the Nakawa specialty centre will enhance access to specialized, high-quality healthcare for our citizens and diminish the necessity to seek medical treatment abroad.”
She added, “The government remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering quality healthcare to all citizens, and we are delighted to collaborate with esteemed partners such as the Aga Khan University. We eagerly anticipate the completion of the Main Hospital in the coming years.”
The new facility offers a range of services including chemotherapy, dialysis, and diagnostic imaging such as CT scans, mammography, neurophysiology, and ultrasound. Moreover, it provides access to specialists in various fields including gynaecology, paediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and endocrinology.
Additionally, physiotherapy, dentistry, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services, are available.
The Nakawa Specialty Centre supplements the hospital’s existing three medical centers in Kampala, situated at the Acacia Mall, Metroplex Mall Naalya, and the DTB building.
Rashid Khalani, CEO of the Aga Khan University Hospital, affirmed, “With the opening of this center, we reaffirm our dedication to delivering world-class healthcare services in Uganda. We have equipped it with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to ensure prompt, precise, and advanced diagnosis leading to timely treatment.”
Currently, a seven-storey University Centre and a nine-storey student housing building are being constructed on AKU’s Kampala campus. Construction of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala, is scheduled to commence next year.
AKU, in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Services, operates five hospitals and over 100 clinics, catering to more than 2 million patients annually in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The Kampala project represents one of AKU’s most significant investments in East Africa to date. It will facilitate a substantial expansion of the University’s existing School of Nursing and Midwifery in Kampala, and also enable the commencement of training programs for medical specialists across various disciplines. The Hospital will offer care in nearly two dozen specialties.