Kaabong General Hospital

Kaabong General Hospital is a government-owned hospital located in Kaabong, a town in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda. The hospital is administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health and is one of the main healthcare facilities serving the Karamoja region.

Location

Kaabong General Hospital is situated in the town of Kaabong, the largest urban center in Kaabong District. The hospital is approximately 155 kilometers, by road, northwest of Moroto, the largest town in the Karamoja region.

Overview

Kaabong General Hospital is a public hospital, funded by the government of Uganda. It is classified as a General Hospital by the Uganda Ministry of Health, which means it is the first referral level in the Ugandan healthcare system. The hospital provides general medical services, including maternity care, surgery, pediatrics, and outpatient services.

The hospital serves a catchment area that includes Kaabong District and parts of the neighboring Kotido District and Abim District. The hospital also serves as a referral facility for lower-level health units in the area.

Services

Kaabong General Hospital offers a range of healthcare services. These include:

• General medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Outpatient services
• HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
• Malaria treatment
• Tuberculosis treatment

Challenges

Like many healthcare facilities in rural Uganda, Kaabong General Hospital faces several challenges. These include a shortage of medical staff, inadequate funding, and a lack of essential medical equipment. The hospital also struggles with a high patient load, due in part to the high prevalence of diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis in the region.

See also

• Health in Uganda
• List of hospitals in Uganda