By Mark Kawalya
Ugandans now have access to a comprehensive range of specialized outpatient healthcare services at the new Aga Khan University Hospital’s Nakawa Specialty Centre. Located on the Old Port Bell Road the facility is the first establishment of the upcoming Aga Khan University’s Kampala campus. The Centre provides chemotherapy, dialysis, and an array of diagnostic imaging services, including CT scans, mammography, neurophysiology, and ultrasound.
It also offers consultations with various specialists, in fields such as gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and endocrinology. There are also departments for physiotherapy, dentistry, and laboratory and pharmacy services are readily available.
Commending the Aga Khan University for its ongoing investments in Uganda’s healthcare and education sectors, State Minister for Health Margaret Muhanga emphasized the significance of the Nakawa specialty center. “The opening of the Nakawa specialty centre will boost access to specialised quality healthcare to our people and reduce the need to travel abroad,” she said.
“The government is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services to all citizens, and we are pleased to collaborate with esteemed partners like the Aga Khan University on this endeavor. We anticipate the forthcoming completion of the Main Hospital,” she remarked during the Centre’s inauguration.
The Nakawa Specialty Centre supplements the Hospital’s three existing medical facilities in Kampala, situated at the Acacia Mall, Metroplex Mall Naalya, and the DTB building.
Rashid Khalani, CEO of the Aga Khan University Hospital, underscored the institution’s commitment to delivering world-class healthcare services in Uganda. This is through the deployment of cutting-edge equipment and technology, ensuring prompt, precise, and advanced diagnosis leading to timely treatment.
The ongoing construction of a seven-story University Centre and a nine-story student housing building on AKU’s Kampala campus precedes the commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan University Hospital next year.
AKU President Sulaiman Shahabuddin expressed anticipation for the integration of the forthcoming hospital and campus into the extensive network of high-quality healthcare and education institutions across East Africa.
With five hospitals and over 100 clinics under its purview, AKU and the Aga Khan Health Services cater to over 2 million patients annually in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Ambassador Amin Mawji, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network in Uganda, emphasized the Nakawa Specialty Centre’s role in advancing the mission of providing high-quality healthcare for Ugandans. This will reduce wait times and the need for medical travel abroad.
