Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
Mental Health is an Integral and Essential Component of Health
Plot 2, Butabika Road
P.O. Box 7017, Kampala
info@butabikahospital.go.ug
Make a Direct Call
+256 414-504-375 (Direct)
+256-414-504-338 (General)
Emergency Contacts
We're open 24/7/365 because Doctor’s emergencies don't wait.
Direct Line
+256 414 504 375
Toll Free Line
0800 211 306
Our Departments
Clinical Department
Through multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Butabika Hospital provide access to a wide variety of medical specialties for a full range of clinical services, as well as primary care. The unique approach brings together the work of physicians, nurses and other care providers across the hospital to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and personalized care.
This Department is composed of 5 units including;
- Mental Health
- Psychiatric Social Work Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology Unit
- Private Services
Nursing Department
Key Functions/Objectives
- To Provide Super Specialized, Curative and Rehabilitative Mental Health Services in the Country
- To Undertake and Support Mental Health Related Research.
- To Carry Out and Support Training in the Mental Health.
- To Provide Outreach and Mental Health Support Supervision to Kampala District and Regional Referral Hospitals.
- To Provide General Health Outpatient Services to the Neighbouring Population.
- To Provide Advice to Government on Mental Health-Related Policies
- To Advocate For Mental Health in the Country.
Activities
- Carrying Out Operational Research
- Technical Support Supervision To Regional Mental Health Units
- International Nurses’ Day Celebrations & Scientific Conference
- Attending ECSACON Conference
- Continuing Nursing Education Sessions
- Study Visits Of 4 Nurses Abroad
- Professional Training For Nurses
- Study Visit Out Of Hospital Within Uganda
- Monthly Meetings For Various Nursing Cadres
- Teaching, Mentoring and Coaching.
Support Services Department
Core Function
- To facilitate the Technical Departments, in their operations by ensuring the availability of support facilities so that they can deliver quality services.
The Department comprises the following units namely:
- Stores
- Finance
- Security
- Catering
- Mortuary
- Transport
- Planning and Development
- Maintenance
- Laundry unit
- Administration
- Human Resource
- Office management
- Procurement & Disposal
Medical Services That
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Health Care
In different ages your healthcare needs change too, you can still benefit from many screening tests and we are here to help you.
Lab Test Reports
Laboratory tests are among the most important in modern medicine. Healthcare decisions are derived from clinical laboratory tests.
Emergency Unit
We provides 24-hour emergency care for adults and children at our emergency unit with a team of experts who are trained for emergency care.
Out Patient Service
Our outpatient services is the smooth patient flow from registration, examination, payment of prescribed medications, along with computer system.
Qualified Doctors
Our doctors know problems inside and out, they studied it, fought it and beat it, thousands of people count on us to help them.
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome during 4pm - 8pm - but please note that we have a compulsory rest period for all patients who have had major surgery
Photo Gallery
The mental health services provided for patients at Butabika Hospital include general mental health care services and super specialized services in the areas of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Psycho-trauma, and Child and Adolescent mental health care.
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PROVISION OF INTERNAL, EXTERNAL CLEANING AND FUMIGATION SERVICES FOR EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS PR No. BH/NCONS/2023-24/00012
- Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has received funds from G.O.U has to be used for provision of internal and external Cleaning and Fumigation services for a period of Eighteen (18) months.
- The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above services.
- Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open Domestic Bidding contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders.
- Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 8(a) from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
- The Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below at 8(b) and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of UGX: 50,000/= (Fifty thousand shillings only) and the method of payment will be through Bank payable to account No. 09023280003 Bank of Africa, Luzira branch.
SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF A WASHING MACHINE (BH/SUPLS/2022-23/00063)
- Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has allocated funds to be used for the Supply, delivery and Installation of a washing machine.
- Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above supplies.
- Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders.
- Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 8 (a) from 8:30am – 12:30 and 2:00PM - 5:00PM on working days.
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ASSORTED HARDWARE MATERIALS FOR BUTABIKA HOSPITAL FOR 18 MONTHS UNDER FRAME WORK CONTRACT
- Butabika National Referral Hospital has allocated funds to be used for the Supply, and delivery of Assorted Hardware Materials for Butabika Hospital for 18 months under framework contract.
- Butabika National Referral Hospital invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above supplies.
- Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders.
- Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 8 (a) from 8:30am – 12:30 and 2:00PM - 5:00PM on working days.
Safeguarding Policy, Procedures, and Complaints Process
A safe environment for all, is one which provides all staff and patients at Butabika Hospital, with an environment which is free from risk of harm or abuse. Policies and procedures are transparent, adhered to, implemented, evaluated, and reviewed.
Safe governance and commitment to the rightd of children and people with disabilities, such as people with severe mental illness, neurological disorders, and alcohol and substance use disorders, underpins all practices at Butabika Hospital.
These values and practices are modelled across all levels of leadership and in recruitment and personnel supervision. A safe organisation ensures the ongoing provision of education, training, and professional development.
Provision of Internal and External Cleaning Services for Twelve (12) Months Pr No. BH/SRVCS/2021-22/00159
Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has received funds from G.O.U to be used for provision of Internal and External cleaning services for a period of twelve (12) months.
The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above services.
Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open Domestic Bidding contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 8(a) from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Client Charter
Standard Invitation to Bidders
EXPANSION OF KIREKA WARD (LOT 1) AND EXTENSION OF THE PERIMETER WALL PHASE 111 (LOT2) BH/WRKS/2021-22/00006/01&02
Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has received funds to be used for the expansion of Kireka Ward for Lot 1 and Extension of the Perimeter Wall Phase 111 for Lot 2.
The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above works.
Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 (the Act) and the Regulations made under the Act and is open to all bidders.
Hire of Premises for Catering Services and Kiosks - BH/SRVCS/2020-21/00094
Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital intends to rent out premises for Catering Services and Kiosks.
The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above non consultancy services.
Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders.
INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION
Application for prequalification are here by invited from reputable firms/suppliers/contractors to provide the following goods/services for three (3) financial years (2021/22, 2022-2023, 2023/24) for Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital.
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