KIU Teaching Hospital Leads Uganda’s Largest Free Surgical Camp

Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-THR), in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and the Ministry of Health, is leading the Uganda National Free Surgical Camp. Running from September 21-27, the camp aims to tackle the shortage of specialized healthcare services in Uganda’s Western Region by providing free surgeries and medical care.

The camp covers various specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology (with 150 cataract surgeries), neurosurgery, and gynecology. Thirteen health facilities, such as Mitooma Hospital, Kitagata Hospital, Ishaka Adventist Hospital, and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, are participating.

KIU-THR is also offering ICU care for post-surgical cases. With over 25 patients already prepped for surgery, the initiative is set to improve thousands of lives, boosting both health and productivity. This effort underscores KIU-THR’s leadership in addressing critical healthcare needs in Uganda.