Brief History of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital commonly known as Jinja Hospital, is a government owned referral hospital that was established in the 1930s’ as a health unit for World War II combatants and prisoners of war from Kimaka. In the course of time, the unit was upgraded to a district hospital and eventually into a Regional Referral Hospital for the eastern region in 1995.
The hospital serves approximately a population of 4.5 million in a catchment area comprising of 1 city and 11 districts (Jinja City, Jinja, Iganga, Kamuli, Mayuge, Namutumba, Bugweri, Buyende, Luuka, Kaliro, Namayingo, Bugiri). The hospital also serves the neighboring districts of Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga, Buvuma, Busia, Tororo among others.
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Free obstetric fistula surgical camps at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.
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Shortlist for job opportunities at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital – External advert March 2024
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Job opportunities at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital – External advert March 2024
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