Butabika Hospital brimming with patients
The situation at Butabika Hospital mirrors the challenge in the country. A 2024 report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics revealed that about five million Ugandans, representing about 12% of the population, are facing probable mental health challenges.
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Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital in Kampala. The facility receives between 15 and 20 patients for admission per day, while another 100 to 200 visit their outpatient department daily.
By Martin Kitubi
Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - The country’s national referral mental hospital is filled beyond capacity. The 550-bed capacity of the facility can barely keep up with the daily admissions. Beyond its