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Experience Exceptional OPD Services at Our Hospital

Our Outpatient Department (OPD) is designed to provide quick, efficient, and patient-focused medical care. Whether you're visiting for a routine check-up or specialized consultation, our OPD services ensure you receive the highest standard of care with minimal wait times.

State of the Art Operating Theaters at Our Hospital

Our Operating Theaters are equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring precision, safety, and the highest standards of surgical care. We are committed to delivering seamless surgical experiences across a range of specialties, supported by an expert team of surgeons, anesthetists, and nurses.

Welcome to Our Well-Facilitated Children's Ward!

At our Children's Ward, we prioritize the health, comfort, and happiness of our young patients. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of compassionate professionals, we ensure that every child receives exceptional care in an environment designed to feel like a home away from home.

Upcoming Administration Block: A Hub of Excellence and Innovation

We are proud to announce the construction of our state-of-the-art Administration Block, designed to streamline hospital operations and support exceptional service delivery. This modern facility will house essential offices and a well-equipped resource center, fostering an efficient, collaborative, and knowledge-driven environment.

About Us

Villa Maria hospital is a private not for profit (PNFP) hospital, operating under the umbrella organization of the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB). It is currently run by the indigenous congregation, the Daughters of Mary (Banabikira) Sisters, who are the first Religious congregation of Native African Women, South of Sahara.

OWNERSHIP

The Legal and Registered Owner of the Hospital is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka in the person of the Board of Trustees of the diocese.
Villa Maria Hospital is 11 kms away from Nyendo / Masaka Town. It was started in 1902 by the White Sisters known as (Sisters of Our Lady of Africa). It developed from strength to strength, providing curative and preventive and promotive medical services. It is the major Hospital serving Kalungu District.
OUR VISSION

To be the leading provider of quality, affordable, holistic health care in Kalungu and surrounding districts.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Care Tailored to Your Needs

Outpatient Services (OPD)

We offer access to highly skilled doctors specializing in pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, gynecology, and more, ensuring expert care for every patient.
Stay healthy with routine check-ups and vaccination services for children and adults, tailored to protect you and your family.

Advanced Diagnostic Support, Including Lab Tests and Imaging

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic services include comprehensive lab testing, X-rays, ultrasounds, and advanced imaging techniques for accurate and timely diagnosis.

Inpatient Services

We provide comfortable private and shared rooms designed to ensure a restful and welcoming environment, complemented by 24/7 nursing care for round-the-clock attention to your needs.

Our hospital features specialized wards dedicated to pediatrics, maternity, male, women, children and critical care, ensuring tailored treatment and support for patients with unique requirements.
Additionally, we offer comprehensive post-surgery recovery support, including expert medical guidance and personalized care plans to promote swift and complete healing.

Emergency and Ambulance Services

We provide round-the-clock emergency care for critical situations, ensuring that help is always available when it's needed the most.
Our fully equipped ambulances, staffed with trained paramedics, are ready to respond quickly and safely, bringing the hospital’s care directly to your location.

Pharmacy Services

On-site pharmacy stocked with quality medications. Easy access to prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Preventive and Wellness Programs

We offer nutrition and lifestyle counseling to help you make informed choices for a healthier life, addressing diet, exercise, and overall well-being.

In addition, our vaccination drives and regular health camps ensure that you have easy access to preventive care, including immunizations and health screenings, to protect your family and community.

Appointment

You can easily make an appointment with one of our experienced doctors or specialists.
Whether you need a general consultation or a visit to a specific expert in areas such as pediatrics, orthopedics, or any other specialty, we ensure a smooth and convenient booking process.
Simply contact us to schedule your appointment and receive the care you need at your convenience.

Latest News

Explore the latest updates and announcements from Villa Maria Hospital.

Villa Maria Hospital Partners with Kabaka Foundation for Successful Health Camp

Villa Maria Hospital\'s medical team recently participated in the Kabaka Foundation\'s Tubeere Balamu Health Camp, a two-day event held on December 5th and 6th, 2024, at the Buddu Ssaza grounds in Masaka City.\r\n\r\nThe health camp, which drew hundreds of community members, provided a comprehensive range of free medical services, including\r\n\r\n- Medical consultations\r\n- Health screenings\r\n- Health education\r\n\r\nOur team of healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to ensure that every individual received quality care and attention.\r\n\r\n\"We are proud to have partnered with the Kabaka Foundation to bring essential healthcare services to the community,\" said Dr. Edward Ssemwanga, Medical Superintendent. \"This initiative aligns with our hospital\'s commitment to community outreach and promoting health and wellness.\"\r\n\r\nThe success of the health camp was a testament to the power of collaboration and community spirit. Villa Maria Hospital looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Kabaka Foundation to make a positive impact in the lives of Ugandans.\r\nFollow us on social media to stay updated on our community initiatives and healthcare services:\r\n\r\nFacebook: @VillaMariaHospital\r\nTwitter: @VillaMaria24

2024-12-06 Posted by Joseph Mugoya

Villa Maria Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team Joins Annual Gathering in Mbarara District

Mbarara, [16 th /11/2024] – Today, the Villa Maria EMS Team was honored to participate in the highly anticipated Annual Gathering held in Mbarara District, bringing together healthcare professionals and first responders to strengthen collaboration and share knowledge on improving emergency medical care across the region.

As always, Villa Maria EMS remains at the forefront of providing timely, life-saving emergency medical services, ensuring that our communities have access to high-quality care, 24/7. The event gave us an excellent platform to engage with partners, share best practices, and discuss innovations that will shape the future of emergency medical response in our area.

We are proud to be a trusted partner in the health and safety of our community, offering swift response times, highly trained paramedics, and state-of-the-art equipment to handle any emergency.

2024-11-24 Posted by Joseph Mugoya

Donate

We are facing many challenges, and we would appreciate your support through donations for some of our projects.

Palliative Care Project

Despite our organization’s commitment to delivering vital palliative care services to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families, we face significant challenges that hinder our ability to serve our target population effectively. Currently, our reach is limited, with fewer clients accessing our services than we aim to serve. This shortfall is primarily attributable to inadequate funding, as our reliance on user fees does not sufficiently cover the growing demand for comprehensive palliative care. The lack of adequate financial resources has resulted into several critical limitations that we seek to address;
Insufficient Medication and Equipment: We are unable to procure a full range of palliative care medications and necessary medical equipment, which compromises our ability to provide optimal care.

Inadequate Training: Our palliative care staff, volunteers, and home-based care providers (Village Health Teams) require ongoing training to stay updated on best practices and improve their service delivery skills.

Limited Outreach: Without additional resources, we cannot expand our outreach efforts to inform more patients and families about our services, which further perpetuates the cycle of underutilization.
Client Satisfaction and Care Quality: The constraints on medication, equipment, and training adversely affect our clients’ satisfaction and the overall quality of care we can provide. To address these challenges,

we urgently seek alternative funding sources that will enable us to enhance our service delivery. This funding will support the procurement of essential palliative care drugs and equipment, as well as the development of robust training programs for our staff and volunteers. By investing in these areas, we aim to significantly improve client satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of our palliative care services, ultimately fulfilling our mission ‘’To promote life to the full and heal’’
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Rain Water Harvesting Project

Villa Maria Hospital seeks to implement a rainwater harvesting system to address escalating water costs, enhance environmental sustainability, and improve resource management.

Currently, the hospital’s major water supply source is metered-piped water which is unreliable and vulnerable to supply disruptions. This affects patients that are admitted because of lack of adequate water for washing hands, toilet use and washing, this phenomenon affects the general hygiene and sanitation at the hospital and at times result into other illnesses. To address this problem, management tried to implement a rain water harvesting system but due to limited funding and the effect of time, the water harvesting system is currently wanting as most of the collection systems are disintegrated and storage tanks are unreliable characterised by leakages. The hospital also has a poor distribution network for the little collected water implying that some wards can’t even access it

The project thus aims at maximizing collection and utilization of rain water for non-portable uses thereby reducing dependency on piped water supplies, improve patient satisfaction and lowering operational costs
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Medical Equipments

The hospital is guided by a mission to "promote life to the full and heal." However, it faces critical challenges, particularly the need to replace essential medical equipment, including:
Digital X-Ray Machine
Ultrasound Machine (Color Doppler)
CT Scan Machine
Orthopedic Equipment
Oxygen Concentrators
Dental Equipment
Theatre Equipment
Neonatal Equipment (incubators, CPAP machines)
Ambulance (4WD)
Generator
Other hospital equipment. Donate

Our Team

Dr. Ssemwanga Edward

Medical Officer / CEO

Mr. Ssenabulya Davis

Coordinator Home care program

Sr. Nabasinga Carol

Principle Nursing School

Sr. Stella Nabugwawo

Hospital Administrator

Our Departments

We are proud to offer a range of specialized departments dedicated to providing high-quality care and education:

Home Care Program

It has offered HIV Care since 1989 supported by Catholic Relief Services and currently supported by Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC). The Hospital Home Care Program is an integral department of the hospital with an extended outreach arm to restore hope, dignity and quality of life for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and contributes to prevention of new HIV infections.Read more..

St Lawrence Villa Maria School of Nursing and Midwifery

St. Lawrence, School of Nursing and Midwifery is an integral part of Villa Maria Hospital. The school has developed a national reputation for offering quality education programmes and undertaking innovative moves in evidence-based nursing client/patient care that is shaping the healthcare agenda in Uganda.Read more..