Herona Community Hospital proudly extends its heartfelt appreciation to Professor Colin, Liz, and the entire 1MET Team for their enduring friendship, unwavering commitment, and remarkable humanitarian service over many decades. As we reflect on the year 2025 and look ahead to 2026, we are deeply moved by the kind Christmas and New Year message shared with us by Prof. Colin
In the journey of building Herona Community Hospital, there are moments and people whose kindness leave a lasting mark on our hearts and on the communities we serve. One such remarkable moment was the visit of Mr. Paul and his wife, Mrs. Nina, from the Paul Foundation in 2020. At a time when Herona Community Hospital was still growing and
Herona Community Hospital is set to conduct a special visual and dental health camp in Eastern Uganda, aimed at supporting people living with albinism, a community that continues to face significant health challenges, stigma, and limited access to specialized care. The outreach will focus on comprehensive eye examinations, treatment of visual conditions, provision of appropriate referrals, and essential dental services,
Herona Community Hospital warmly congratulates Dr. Nik Kotecha OBE on receiving a distinguished award from the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to pharmaceutical medicine. This well-deserved honor celebrates Dr. Kotecha’s lifelong commitment to advancing global health, strengthening medicine access, and inspiring innovation across the pharmaceutical field. His leadership continues to impact
Herona Community Hospital is proud to announce the successful completion of its free cataract surgery program for the year 2025 — a transformative initiative that has brought renewed vision and hope to hundreds of individuals across the region. Since the launch of the Eye Clinic by Prof. Colin, the hospital has steadily expanded its capacity to offer high-quality, compassionate eye
Dr. Mukalazi Henry Garvin, the Director of Herona Community Hospital, made a significant benchmarking and collaboration visit to Kyabirwa Surgical Centre, one of Uganda’s leading models of innovative and community-centered surgical care. The visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two institutions while learning from Kyabirwa’s unique approach to delivering high-quality surgical services in a rural setting. Upon arrival, Dr.
On 5th December 2025, Herona Community Hospital achieved a remarkable milestone with the first-ever successful squint surgery performed at the facility. This groundbreaking procedure was led by the highly skilled Dr. Susan Kikira, whose expertise and dedication marked a historic moment for the hospital and the entire community. The patient, who had long struggled with vision alignment issues, underwent the
Mr. Bogere Pantaleo, a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional at Herona Community Hospital, has expressed deep appreciation for the newly established partnership with City Ambulance, a collaboration that promises to greatly strengthen emergency medical services in the region. Reflecting on the journey that led to this milestone, Mr. Bogere highlighted the tremendous experience and knowledge gained from working on the
On 1st December 2025, Herona Community Hospital joined the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day with a vibrant and impactful community medical camp held at the NWSC Sumbwe Offices. The event brought together local residents, health workers, and community leaders under the global theme of unity, awareness, and continued action against HIV/AIDS. The day began with warm
erona Community Hospital today marked a historic milestone with the official launch of its Geriatric Clinic, a dedicated unit designed to provide specialized healthcare services for the elderly. The event brought together community leaders, health professionals, partners, and residents, all united by a shared commitment to improving the well-being of senior citizens in Mukono and surrounding districts. The ceremony opened