Mumbai based Unihealth Hospitals has strengthened its presence in Uganda by acquiring UMC Hospital Entebbe, expanding its network and increasing total bed capacity to 150.
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Unihealth Hospitals has acquired and operationalized UMC Hospital in Entebbe, Uganda, adding around 30 beds and taking its total capacity in the country to 150 beds. The move strengthens its integrated healthcare network and improves access to quality care across urban and peri urban regions.
Mumbai headquartered Unihealth Hospitals has expanded its healthcare footprint in East Africa through the acquisition and commissioning of UMC Hospital in Entebbe, Uganda. This strategic move adds approximately 30 beds to its network, increasing the company’s total bed capacity in Uganda to 150.
The newly integrated facility is positioned in a key catchment area and is expected to function as an extension of Unihealth’s flagship UMC Victoria Hospital in Kampala. Together, these facilities form a hub and spoke model designed to deliver coordinated and efficient healthcare services across the region.
UMC Hospital Entebbe will offer a wide range of medical services, including internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, trauma care, chronic disease management, and diagnostic services. This expansion enhances Unihealth’s ability to serve both urban and peri urban populations while easing pressure on its existing facilities.
Company leadership highlighted that the acquisition marks a significant milestone in building a robust and integrated healthcare network in Uganda. By strengthening its infrastructure and adopting a scalable operating model, Unihealth aims to improve patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
The move also aligns with Unihealth’s broader strategy to expand across Africa and balance its global healthcare operations between India and international markets, reinforcing its role as a cross border healthcare provider.
“This expansion marks a significant milestone in building a robust, integrated healthcare network in Uganda.”
By
HB Team
