Founded on Compassion,
Built on Excellence
Established in 1996 by Dr. Peter Kawanguzi, Bugolobi Medical Centre began with a simple but powerful belief: everybody deserves access to high-quality medical care at a price they can afford.
Over nearly three decades, that founding principle has shaped everything we do. From our 30-bed inpatient facility and fully automated laboratory to our specialist clinics and emergency department, BMC has grown into one of Uganda's most trusted private medical centres, yet our philosophy remains unchanged. We treat every patient as a member of our own family: with compassion, accountability, respect and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence.
Dr. Peter Kawanguzi
CEO & Founder, BMC
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide quality healthcare services at an affordable cost, making world-class clinical care, diagnostics and specialist treatment accessible to everybody across East Africa and beyond.
Our Vision
To be the leading private multi-specialty medical centre in Uganda — recognised for clinical excellence, patient-centred care and a commitment to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve, today and for generations to come.
Our Core Values
The four pillars that guide every clinical decision and every patient interaction at BMC.
Compassion
We approach every patient with empathy and genuine care, treating the whole person, not just the illness.
Accountability
We take ownership of every outcome, communicating openly and holding ourselves to the highest clinical standards.
Respect
Every patient deserves dignity regardless of background or circumstance, we listen and involve you in every decision.
Excellence
Through modern equipment, ongoing training and evidence-based medicine, we deliver outcomes you can trust.
Family-Centred Care
At Bugolobi Medical Centre we believe the best health outcomes come from true partnership, between doctor and patient, between specialist and family, and between our facility and the broader community. We work collaboratively with patients and their families at every stage of care, from first consultation through to full recovery.
Our multi-disciplinary teams hold regular clinical meetings to review complex cases, ensuring that every patient benefits from the combined expertise of our entire medical staff. We are committed to transparency: we explain diagnoses clearly, present all available options and support families in making informed decisions about their care.
Collaborative Approach
Specialists, nurses and support staff work as one integrated team, sharing knowledge and coordinating care so nothing falls through the cracks.
Patient-Centered
Your comfort, dignity and preferences guide every care plan. We listen before we prescribe, and we keep patients informed every step of the way.
Clinical Excellence
Evidence-based protocols, regular continuing medical education and modern diagnostic equipment ensure we consistently deliver outcomes that meet the highest standards.
Meet Our Medical Team
Experienced specialists dedicated to your health and wellbeing, available across a wide range of clinical disciplines.
Dr. Peter Kawanguzi
CEO & Founder
Mon – Fri
Dr. Charles Engenye
Consultant OBS/GYN
Mon, Wed, Fri
Dr. Kirunda Zethan
OBS/GYN Specialist
Tue, Thu, Sat
Dr. Kabazzi Paul
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mon, Tue, Thu
Dr. Kisitu Willy
Consultant Paediatrician
Tue, Thu, Sat
Dr. Omara Fred
Consultant Physician
Mon – Thu
Dr. Hidour Rym
ENT Specialist
Wed, Fri