More Than a Hospital —
A Non-Profit Community Lifeline
Serving Western Uganda, Matanda Refugee Camp, Batwa Community in areas like Kihembe, Kitariro, Mpungu, and Kayonza, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park community, Queen Elizabeth National Park community, Tourists, and everyone who comes for the services.
Who We Are
A Community-Owned
Mission of Care
Maramagambo Community Medical Center (MCMC) is a community-owned, private non-for-profit facility founded in 2019 by philanthropist Tumwesigye Moses. Driven by a vision born from witnessing how most of the population were suffering from health concerns — where children and pregnant mothers were dying from easily preventable causes — Moses laid the foundation for what would become a vital community lifeline.
It began as an outreach clinic held in the home compound of a local citizen who volunteered his space as a gathering ground for medical care. However, the community quickly took a great interest and ownership of the project. Today, dedicated individuals from the community contribute to the sustainability of the facility, ensuring its continued growth and service.
From those humble beginnings, MCMC has grown remarkably. The community secured a permanent building where services have upgraded from periodic outreach to daily routine healthcare. MCMC is currently staffed with thirteen dedicated team members, yet its impact on the surrounding community continues to grow far beyond its walls.
Location
Kihiihi, Kanungu District
Our Mission
Bringing holistic healthcare and life in all its fullness to the staff, patients, clients, and visitors in the Hospital and Community.
Our Vision
A healthy and productive community free from preventable disease and with excellent health services accessible to all. We also wish to establish a health training institute to help bridge the gap of human resources and solve the problem of less trained health workers in Africa.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Key principles and guiding values that drive every decision we make and every patient we serve.
Christian Commitment to Service
The hospital is driven by the desire to show God's love and care to everyone, regardless of race, gender, colour, creed, politics, or wealth.
Respect for Human Dignity
A core belief that all human beings are made in the image of God and therefore deserve respect and love in every interaction.
Compassionate Care
The hospital emphasizes providing care to all individuals in a sensitive, attentive, and timely manner — always putting the patient first.
Holistic Approach
Care is integrated to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of every patient we encounter.
Community Focused & Accessible
Committed to serving the local community, especially the poor, by offering affordable healthcare and focusing on preventative, community-based health.
Leadership
Board of Governors
Rev Emmanuel Mutabazi
Chair Board of Governors
Tumwesigye Moses
Executive Director and Secretary
Ahabwomugisha Anitah
Director Finance and Administration
Rev Mbabazi Justus
Hospital Chaplain
Dr Birungi Mutahunga
District Health Officer
Nfitumukiza Asporo
Staff Representative
Karame Deusi
Chairperson Kihiihi Subcounty
Barihenuye Wilson
Chairperson Nyanga Subcounty
Mbahwerize Noman
Community Representative
Our Community
Who We Serve
Matanda Refugee Camp
Providing critical health and psychosocial support to thousands of refugees seeking safety and care.
Batwa Community
Bridging the health gap for indigenous people in areas like Kihembe, Kitariro, Mpungu, and Kayonza.
Queen Elizabeth NP
Delivering healthcare access to communities surrounding the national park.
Expectant Mothers
Ensuring safe deliveries through our maternity ward and waiting hostel.
Volunteers
Hosting medical professionals from around the world in our guest house.
Looking Forward
Our Needs & Aspirations
Critical Needs
To continue providing high-quality care, our most pressing needs include ongoing support for health worker salaries and funding for senior staff training. Ensuring our team is well-supported and continuously educated is vital to our life-saving mission.
Future Wish List
As we look to the future, we have a strong desire to host annual specialty camps bringing expert care in fields such as Orthopedics, Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), Dental, Ophthalmology, Urology, and others, directly to our community.
Be Part of the Story
Whether you give your time or your resources, your contribution changes lives in Kanungu.