The Uganda Heart Institute

01/06/2026

Heart disease is steadily rising across the country, with more young people now affected by lifestyle-related conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and heart attacks.

Know your numbers. Protect your heart.

01/06/2026

Part 3 - Heart Surgery in Uganda :

What keeps a Patient alive while the heart is stopped during an Open Heart Surgery?

The heart-lung machine. It pumps and oxygenates blood during heart surgery, allowing the Surgeons to operate on a still heart.❤️

▶️ Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/avjIMxhskPM?si=O2eeCu95Y58RY6m1

26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at .

May your celebration be filled with peace, joy, and a healthy heart.

26/05/2026

Congratulations, Rt. Hon. , on your election as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda.

The family honors your continued service and we wish you impactful leadership and good health throughout the .

26/05/2026

Congratulations Rt. Hon. , on your election as Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda.

The Board, Management and Staff of wish you excellent health, wisdom and strength, as you lead the .

26/05/2026

Part 2 - Heart Surgery in Uganda :

What keeps a Patient alive while the heart is stopped during an Open Heart Surgery?
The heart-lung machine. It pumps and oxygenates blood during heart surgery, allowing the Surgeons to operate on a still heart.❤️

21/05/2026

Stopping starts with your actions.

🤝 Avoid close contact like hugging or shaking hands.
🫧 Keep your hands clean, wash with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer with alcohol.
🏥 Have symptoms that could be Ebola? Go to the nearest health facility right away.

20/05/2026

The Uganda Heart Institute currently handles 95% of all adult cases & 85% of the cases in children, reducing referrals abroad to under 5%.

We also train cardiac specialists and conduct research for quality care and policy guidance.

This rare behind-the-scenes look takes you inside the operating room, from complex surgical procedures to intensive post-operative recovery.

🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/avjIMxhskPM

At Uganda Heart Institute, highly skilled cardiac specialists work tirelessly to deliver advanced, life-saving heart surgery with precision, innovation, and ...

19/05/2026

If you observe someone showing signs and symptoms consistent with , immediately call the Ministry of Health toll-free line on 0800-100-066 or send a free SMS to 6767.

The public is advised to remain calm, stay vigilant, and strictly follow all preventive measures.

remains safe and the situation is under control.

19/05/2026

UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE UNVEILS SPORTS CARDIOLOGY UNIT JUST IN TIME FOR AFCON 2027

Located at the UHI Outpatient Diagnostic wing, the new unit is designed to boost heart care for athletes, a crucial move as Uganda gears up to host AFCON 2027.

The initiative was developed in partnership with the Egyptian Heart Association.