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Latest published reporting connected to Mbarara in Uganda’s Western region.

Mbarara Hospital Fails to Account for Shs4 Billion

A State House Health Monitoring Unit investigation has uncovered alleged financial mismanagement, staff absenteeism and operational failures at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, with management accused of failing to account for Shs4.1 billion.

Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026

UMA Defends Mbarara Hospital Medics Amid Neglect, Extortion Claims

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has defended frontline health workers at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, saying challenges exposed during a ministerial inspection reflect broader systemic weaknesses in Uganda’s public healthcare system rather than failures by individual medics.

Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026