HEALTH

Welcome to Kabale Municipal Council

Nestled in the heart of the Kigezi highlands, Kabale Municipality is a land of breathtaking beauty, warm hospitality, and rich cultural heritage. Known affectionately as the "Switzerland of Africa," our city is defined by its cool climate, rolling terraced hills, and vibrant community.

As the gateway to some of Uganda's most iconic natural treasures, Kabale is your premier destination for adventure and discovery. From the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the majestic mountain gorillas, to the tranquil, island-dotted waters of Lake Bunyonyi, our municipality offers an unforgettable blend of nature and serenity. Beyond our landscapes, we invite you to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Bakiga people, whose culture and heritage are woven into the very fabric of our city.

Guided by our vision to be a "beautiful tourism city with prosperous people by 2040," the Kabale Municipal Council is committed to fostering sustainable development, improving service delivery, and creating an environment where both our citizens and visitors can thrive.

Whether you are a traveler seeking adventure, an investor looking for opportunity, or a citizen accessing our services—we welcome you to explore all that Kabale has to offer.

 Health

The Department of Health is headed by the Principal Medical Officer whose mandate is guided by the Municipal 5 Year Strategic Plan that focuses on the achievement of equity through increased access to Minimum Health Care Package (MHCP), Quality care, efficiency accountability and transparency. The overall goal of the sector is to provide good quality services to the people of this municipality so as to make them attain good standards of health in order to live a healthy and reproductive life.

 

Objectives

  • To implement the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package up to individual household level.
  • To prevent and control communicable and non- communicable diseases.
  • To improve on maternal and child health care services.
  • To improve functionality and coverage of Village Health Teams.
  • To have all health facilities stocked with essential medicines and health supplies.
  • To improve on human resource for health.
  • To strengthen Health Management Information System.
  • To improve on health systems development.
  • To improve sector monitoring and quality assurance

Services offered

  • Treatment and care for patients in OPD services.
  • Treatment and care services for patients in inpatient wards
  • ANC & delivery services.
  • Immunization services are offered in all health facilities in the district.
  • HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing.
  • Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission services are
  • Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) services. 
  • Family planning services are offered at all levels of health care in the district.
  • Major surgical procedures and minor surgical procedures 
  • Health education is carried out in all health facilities in the district.