Ruharo Mission Hospital Overview

Type:
Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP), Faith-Based Hospital

Affiliation:
Operates under the Church of Uganda, specifically the Ankole Diocese

Accreditation & Capacity

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  Bed Capacity: 100 beds

  
  


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  Accredited By:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB)

    
    
  
  
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    Ministry of Health (Uganda)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Service Area:
  Serves a population of over 1.2 million people within the Ankole Diocese and surrounding regions.

  
  

Historical Background

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  Founded: 1981

  
  
  
  
  
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    Initially operated as a First Aid Centre within the office of the Bishop.

    
    
  
  
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    Later developed into a fully functional hospital with multiple departments and health outreach units.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Key Milestones & Services Expansion

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  1982: General Medical Services introduced

  
  


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  1984: Eye Centre established

  
  


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  1995: Organized Useful Rehabilitation Services (OURS) launched

  
  


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  1996: St. John's Health Centre (Katojo – Biharwe) opened

  
  


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  1998: Ibanda Mission Health Centre added

  
  


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  2005: St. Luke Kisyoro established

  
  


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  Others: Facilities at Mugarutsya and Kanywamaizi developed