Ruharo Mission Hospital

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

• Bed Capacity: 100 beds

• Accredited By:

  • Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB)

  • Ministry of Health (Uganda)

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

Historical Background

• Founded: 1981

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

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

Key Milestones & Services Expansion

• 1982: General Medical Services introduced

• 1984: Eye Centre established

• 1995: Organized Useful Rehabilitation Services (OURS) launched

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

• 1998: Ibanda Mission Health Centre added

• 2005: St. Luke Kisyoro established

• Others: Facilities at Mugarutsya and Kanywamaizi developed