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.

Members of Top Management join the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) delegation to officially launch the Safe Drinking Water Project for patients at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.

Budget Conference for FY 2026/2027 bringing together management and key stakeholders to align priorities, strengthen accountability, and plan for improved service delivery.

Dr Mayanja Mathias, Senior Pharmacist responding to issues from the community relating to drug stockouts during the Community Health Baraza

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Management Board Chairperson delivering his remarks at the Baraza

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Management Board members and Senior Management at Mulago National Referral Hospital to benchmark how Mulago National Referral Hospital is running the dialysis unit.

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of EAC Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga (C) and Samuel Leeds (L) prepare to cut the cake.

Samuel Leeds posing for a photo with staff of Jinja RR Hospital, Hospital Management Board and Officials from Jinja City.

Newly commissioned 64 bed capacity Samuel Leeds Orthopedic ward donated by Samuel Leeds Foundation.

Brief History of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital

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Members of Top Management join the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) delegation to officially launch the Safe Drinking Water Project for patients at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.

Budget Conference for FY 2026/2027 bringing together management and key stakeholders to align priorities, strengthen accountability, and plan for improved service delivery.

Dr Mayanja Mathias, Senior Pharmacist responding to issues from the community relating to drug stockouts during the Community Health Baraza

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Management Board Chairperson delivering his remarks at the Baraza

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Management Board members and Senior Management at Mulago National Referral Hospital to benchmark how Mulago National Referral Hospital is running the dialysis unit.

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of EAC Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga (C) and Samuel Leeds (L) prepare to cut the cake.

Samuel Leeds posing for a photo with staff of Jinja RR Hospital, Hospital Management Board and Officials from Jinja City.

Newly commissioned 64 bed capacity Samuel Leeds Orthopedic ward donated by Samuel Leeds Foundation.

Our Departments & Services

Department of Surgery

Department of Obstetric & Gynaecology

Department of Outpatient

Department of Internal Medicine

Department of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services

Department of Paediatrics & Child Health

Department of Psychiatry

Department of Orthopedics

Department of Ophthalmology

Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Department of Dental Services

Department of Anaesthesiology

Department of Emergency Medicine

Department of Public Health

Department of Critical Care

Department of Imaging & Radiology

Department of Human Resource

Department of Finance & Administration

Private Patient Services

Recent Posts

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Strengthens Access to Specialised Eye Care Through Weekly Surgery Programme

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Jinja Regional Referral Board Honours Outgoing Management Board

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Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Strengthens Community Accountability Through Budhumbuli Community Baraza

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