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'''International Hospital Kampala''' ('''IHK''') is a 100-bed private hospital located in Namuwongo, Kampala, Uganda. It is part of the International Medical Group, the largest private healthcare group in the country. IHK provides healthcare services that meet international standards.
== International Hospital Kampala ==


==Location==
[[File:IHK_Hospital.jpg|thumb|right|International Hospital Kampala]]
International Hospital Kampala is situated in Namuwongo, Makindye Division, in southeast Kampala. It is approximately 6.5 km southeast of Mulago National Referral Hospital and 3.5 km east of St. Francis Hospital Nsambya.


==History==
'''International Hospital Kampala''' (IHK) is a leading private healthcare facility located in [[Kampala]], the capital city of [[Uganda]]. Established in 2000, IHK is part of the [[International Medical Group]], which is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the country. The hospital is renowned for its high-quality medical services and state-of-the-art facilities.
IHK was founded in 1996 by Dr. Ian Clarke, a general practitioner and tropical medicine specialist from Northern Ireland. The hospital initially operated in a smaller premises in Old Kampala before relocating to its current location in 2004. IHK has been a pioneer in various medical procedures in Uganda, including the first open heart surgery and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.


In 2012, IHK entered into a management agreement with Fortis Hospital Group, a leading healthcare provider.<br>{{hospital stub}}
== History ==
 
International Hospital Kampala was founded by Dr. Ian Clarke, a physician and entrepreneur who has been instrumental in the development of private healthcare in Uganda. The hospital was established to provide quality healthcare services to both local and international patients, filling a gap in the healthcare system of Uganda.
 
== Services ==
 
IHK offers a wide range of medical services, including:
 
* [[Emergency medicine]]
* [[Surgery]]
* [[Pediatrics]]
* [[Obstetrics and gynecology]]
* [[Internal medicine]]
* [[Cardiology]]
* [[Orthopedics]]
* [[Radiology]]
* [[Laboratory services]]
 
The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
 
== Facilities ==
 
The hospital boasts several specialized units and departments, including:
 
* Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
* Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
* Operating theaters
* Maternity ward
* Outpatient clinics
 
IHK also has a pharmacy and offers health education and preventive care programs.
 
== Location ==
 
International Hospital Kampala is situated in the suburb of [[Namuwongo]], which is easily accessible from the central business district of Kampala. The hospital's location makes it convenient for both local residents and expatriates living in the city.
 
== Related pages ==
 
* [[Healthcare in Uganda]]
* [[Hospitals in Uganda]]
* [[Kampala]]
 
{{Hospitals in Uganda}}
 
[[Category:Hospitals in Uganda]]
[[Category:Kampala]]

Latest revision as of 05:51, 16 February 2025

International Hospital Kampala[edit]

International Hospital Kampala

International Hospital Kampala (IHK) is a leading private healthcare facility located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Established in 2000, IHK is part of the International Medical Group, which is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the country. The hospital is renowned for its high-quality medical services and state-of-the-art facilities.

History[edit]

International Hospital Kampala was founded by Dr. Ian Clarke, a physician and entrepreneur who has been instrumental in the development of private healthcare in Uganda. The hospital was established to provide quality healthcare services to both local and international patients, filling a gap in the healthcare system of Uganda.

Services[edit]

IHK offers a wide range of medical services, including:

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.

Facilities[edit]

The hospital boasts several specialized units and departments, including:

  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Operating theaters
  • Maternity ward
  • Outpatient clinics

IHK also has a pharmacy and offers health education and preventive care programs.

Location[edit]

International Hospital Kampala is situated in the suburb of Namuwongo, which is easily accessible from the central business district of Kampala. The hospital's location makes it convenient for both local residents and expatriates living in the city.

Related pages[edit]

Template:Hospitals in Uganda