Bwindi Community Hospital

Bwindi Community Hospital We are a non-profit community hospital under the auspices of the Church of Uganda.

The facility established in 2003 by an American Doctor Scott who felt a mission to come and serve the Batwa pygmies who had been evicted from the Bwindi Impenetrable forest

World AIDS Day 2025: Remembering George Biti's LegacyYesterday, we celebrated World AIDS Day in memory of George Biti, a...
02/12/2025

World AIDS Day 2025: Remembering George Biti's Legacy

Yesterday, we celebrated World AIDS Day in memory of George Biti, an expert client who, in 2008, championed HIV services at Bwindi Community Hospital.

George’s courage in openly sharing his HIV status inspired countless others to seek care, break stigma, and embrace hope. His life ended on Thursday, November 27, 2025, but his legacy continues to shine through the many lives he touched.

As Aunt Peace, an HIV counsellor at Bwindi Hospital recalls:
"He is the founder of HIV services — that’s why the HIV building bears his name. Just look at the foundation stone in front of the HIV building as you enter. In 2008, when HIV services began at B*H, we were only two expert clients: me and him. Later, we were joined by others."

At Bwindi Community Hospital, we remain deeply grateful for his voice, his advocacy, and his unwavering commitment to the fight against HIV.
George Biti will be remembered as a pioneer of HIV services, and a trailblazer whose life and work influenced hundreds of people to embrace positive living.



Bwindi Community Hospital is training teenagers and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes, known as "T1D Warriors," who r...
24/11/2025

Bwindi Community Hospital is training teenagers and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes, known as "T1D Warriors," who receive their medication from the hospital, thanks to the support of the Sonia Nabeta Foundation.

This initiative is part of the hospital's efforts to empower these young warriors and their families with the knowledge and skills needed to manage the condition effectively. The training takes place twice every year i.e. April and November.

It covers essential topics such as insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, dietary management, and coping strategies.

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation continues to make insulin accessible to the young people in Bwindi and Kanungu.

Born at 26 Weeks: Story of Survival from the Bwindi Hospital NICUOn Monday, November 17, 2025, Bwindi Community Hospital...
21/11/2025

Born at 26 Weeks: Story of Survival from the Bwindi Hospital NICU

On Monday, November 17, 2025, Bwindi Community Hospital (B*H) joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Prematurity Day.
On this day, we celebrated the lives of babies who have passed through our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

One of those babies is Kirabo Abigail, born at just 26 weeks. Her mother, Kyomugisha Grace from Bugongo, Kihihi Town Council, thought she had almost lost her child. “When I came to the hospital, I thought I was having a miscarriage,” she recalls. “But the health workers at Bwindi Hospital helped me. They saved us. I am very happy.” In September 2025, Grace left B*H with her daughter in her arms; both alive, both thriving. Abigail’s survival is a miracle made possible by the hospital’s NICU.

B*H is the only NICU serving 300,000 people in Kanungu District. On average, 300 neonates are admitted annually, with the majority referred from lower health facilities. In the financial year 2024/25, B*H admitted 282 neonates, up from 240 the previous year (2023/24). Of these, 35.4% were preterm births. The B*H neonatal survival rate increased from 91% in 2023/2024 to 92.3% in 24/25.

Despite this rising demand, B*H’s NICU has only 18 beds. Critically ill newborns are managed in a small, crowded space, increasing the risk of poor outcomes. Some babies are discharged early due to space constraints, jeopardizing their recovery. Limited space also makes it difficult to implement effective infection prevention measures.

For families in Kanungu, B*H is the most affordable and accessible option. Traveling to urban centers for specialized care is often impossible due to distance and cost. Without an expanded NICU, many fragile lives remain at risk.

As we continue to save lives, support us to increase our bed capacity from 18 to a minimum of 40 NICU beds, including a dedicated Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) unit that allows mothers to stay close to their newborns.

You can donate via : The Kellermann Foundation The Kellermann Foundation kellermannfoundation or Bwindi Community Hospital directly (www.bwindihospital.com/make_donation.php)




Today we join the rest of the world to celebrate World Prematurity Day 2025 We celebrate hundreds of preemies who have ...
17/11/2025

Today we join the rest of the world to celebrate World Prematurity Day 2025

We celebrate hundreds of preemies who have gone through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NaICU).

Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year is Daniel Kamara!We continue to congratulate, Bwindi Community Hospital nutritionis...
16/11/2025

Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year is Daniel Kamara!

We continue to congratulate, Bwindi Community Hospital nutritionist, Kamara Daniel upon being recognized as the 'Outstanding Ntrionist of the year 2025' by the Heroes in Health Awards.

Join us in congratulating our passionate nutritionist, Kamara Daniel.He is among the nominees for Outstanding Nutriti...
14/11/2025

Join us in congratulating our passionate nutritionist, Kamara Daniel.

He is among the nominees for Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year at the Heroes in Health Awards 2025.

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at provides lifesaving newborn care for Kanungu District.Our Paediatrician, D...
14/11/2025

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at provides lifesaving newborn care for Kanungu District.

Our Paediatrician, Dr. Daphine Ansiimire, and her team make sure that the babies get round the clock neonatal care.

Our November Orthopedic camp 2025 is currently ongoing. Our Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Asaph Owamukamaeli together with , A...
12/11/2025

Our November Orthopedic camp 2025 is currently ongoing.

Our Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Asaph Owamukamaeli together with , AFRICOMED, our partners from Switzerland continue to make sure that people in Kanungu and beyond access highly subsidized orthopedic Surgeries.

Over 130 people are expected to benefit from this November camp!

At Bwindi Community Hospital, we are committed to making quality healthcare accessible, for people in the hard-to-reach areas.

Thank you Dr. Forat Sadry and everyone at AFRICOMED for the collaboration and support that makes this camp possible every year.



We are happy to announce that our very own Mental Health Specialist, Mr. Yusuf Kuule, has been nominated for Mental Heal...
10/11/2025

We are happy to announce that our very own Mental Health Specialist, Mr. Yusuf Kuule, has been nominated for Mental Health Champion of the Year at the 6th Edition of the Heroes in Health Awards - HIHA

His efforts in promoting accessible comunity-based mental health services in Bwindi and Kanungu district show his commitment to improving healthcare in our community.

We are proud of his achievement and look forward to celebrating his success.


Our 3-day free dental camp, which started yesterday, November 3, 2025, has marked the opening and operationalization of...
04/11/2025

Our 3-day free dental camp, which started yesterday, November 3, 2025, has marked the opening and operationalization of our Dental and Eye Complex, a permanent facility where we will continue to offer specialized dental care to address unmet needs.

Now fully equipped, our training wing, which is transitioning to a University, will in the near future offer a Public Health Dental course. As a teaching hospital, we look forward to hosting Public Health Dental students as part of our program. This initiative is part of our broader mission to make quality healthcare accessible to all, especially, in rural, hard -to-reach, and underserved communities like Bwindi and Kanungu in general.

Thanks to Cody Boseman and friends from Utah for making this November camp possible.

We are grateful to the The Kellermann Foundation , and other generous donors for their exceptional commitment to supporting dental and eye services.




This October, we were honoured to host Dr. Verena Geissbuhler and her team for our annual obstetrics fistula camp. Over ...
30/10/2025

This October, we were honoured to host Dr. Verena Geissbuhler and her team for our annual obstetrics fistula camp.

Over the years, Dr. Geissbuhler, a friend and supporter of Bwindi Community Hospital, has provided much-needed specialised surgeries to many mothers who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

In just one week, Dr. Geissbuhler's team, together with the Bwindi Hospital staff, were able to perform 54 surgeries.

Dr. Geissbuhler doesn't just stop at providing the surgeries; she also ensures that the patients' medical bills, meals, and transportation to and from their homes are catered for.

We are grateful to have people like Dr. Verena Geissbuhler who continue to ensure that mothers, even in hard-to-reach areas, have access to specialised surgeries that can make their lives more dignified.

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