Gulu Hospital

Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Gulu Hospital, is a public hospital located in the northern Ugandan city of Gulu. It is one of the fourteen Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda and serves as the referral hospital for the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, and Pader. The hospital is funded by the Uganda Ministry of Health, and general care is provided free of charge.

Gulu Hospital is also one of the two teaching hospitals of Gulu University’s medical school. The hospital is staffed by medical students and residents who are supervised by Gulu University academic staff as well as Uganda Ministry of Health consultants. In 2019, the hospital began construction of a new hospital wing, which is co-funded by the government of Uganda and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The USh20 billion (US$5.5 million) project comprises four operating rooms, a maternity ward, and a neonatal intensive care unit.

The hospital’s renovations and upgrades are part of a joint project aimed at improving and modernizing the National Regional Hospitals in Arua, Gulu, and Lira. The renovations at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital are expected to conclude in October 2020, and the hospital’s gate has been upgraded to a modern entry level in 2022.

Gulu Hospital is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to the people of northern Uganda. With a capacity of 370 beds, the hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including surgical, medical, pediatric, obstetrics, and gynecology services. The hospital’s team of medical professionals is highly trained and committed to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. With its modern upgrades and commitment to providing quality care, Gulu Hospital is a leading healthcare facility in northern Uganda.