While there are other facilities in Kisiita, including a nearby Level III government center and small village clinics, the primary issue is not quantity but quality and scope of care. Regulatory oversight can be limited, and many clinics operate without formally trained medical professionals under the title of "herbalists" or "pharmacists." Government facilities are also constrained by public funding and resources, and the only hospital in the district with a broader service scope is about an hour away. Albertine was built to provide higher-quality, comprehensive care locally, with the long-term goal of becoming the leading hospital in Kakumiro District.

According to our 2025 internal database statistics, the most common conditions treated at AHMC include:

1. Malaria (primarily Plasmodium falciparum)

2. Trauma and accident-related injuries

3. Complications of pregnancy and labor

4. Typhoid fever

5. Peptic ulcer disease

6. Female pelvic inflammatory disease

7. Septicemic infections

These cases reflect both infectious disease burdens and emergency care needs typical of rural Western Uganda.

Malaria persists not because treatment is ineffective, but because access, affordability, and timely care remain significant barriers. Many critically ill patients first seek treatment from informal providers or under-resourced clinics and only arrive at AHMC as a last resort. Fear of medical costs and limited financial resources often delay care, especially for children, whose immune systems are more vulnerable. The challenge is largely socioeconomic, not a failure of modern malaria treatment.

The Ugandan government has made significant progress in immunization efforts over the past decade, with national estimates indicating approximately 71.5% of the population is fully vaccinated. This rate is comparable to post-COVID vaccination rates in the United States, which are approximately 73%. However, rural districts often fall below the national average. All childhood vaccinations are administered free of charge at government facilities under the UNEPI vaccination schedule. Notably, a newly introduced malaria vaccine has demonstrated 75–80% effectiveness, representing an important advancement in reducing transmission and severe disease associated with one of Uganda’s most serious infections. To learn more about the vaccination schedule, see this link. 

You can support AHMC in several meaningful ways:

• Make a tax-deductible donation, either general or designated toward a specific item or project

• Encourage your friends and family to get involved

• Host a benefit event in your community

• Speak with your local church about organizing a designated offering

• Organize a school fundraiser

• Contact AHMC directly to inquire about volunteer opportunities

Every form of support strengthens our ability to provide high-quality medical care to the Kakumiro community.

The short answer is yes—but careful planning is required. By the end of 2025, AHMC hopes to add a new section to this website titled “For Visiting Staff.” We welcome professionals who believe they can contribute their expertise to our mission. With the completion of our new and expanded operating theatre, we hope to coordinate with surgical teams from the United States and Europe who may wish to visit for short periods, stay at the Tyler Guest House, and provide surgical care to members of the community.

​

As we continue developing this program, we are working through the logistical questions involved—particularly funding for traveling medical teams and for patients who require surgeries they might otherwise be unable to afford. Even if you are not traveling as part of an organized team, your skills and experience may still be valuable to AHMC. If you feel called to contribute in this way, we encourage you to reach out through our contact page.

​

For any visitor to AHMC, Dr. Hillary’s primary advice is simple: “Keep an open mind.” Remember that you will be visiting a developing country where resources are very different from those in the United States. Uganda’s GDP is approximately 0.19% of that of the United States, which shapes not only the realities of healthcare, but also the standard of living. 

You can help by sharing this website and our mission with your friends and family. No donation is too small; you can collect spare change and give it to an adult who can donate on your behalf through our website. You might also ask friends and family to consider making a donation to AHMC in place of birthday gifts, Christmas presents, or even Easter candy. Your generosity, at any age, makes a difference.

Yes. Through our partner NGO, Gratia Servo, AHMC is recognized as a certified American tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS 501(c)(3) regulations. Please contact us directly for our tax identification number. We also ensure that 100% of your donation will be utilized at the hospital. If you donate towards a specific item, we are more than happy to provide you with details of cost, tax, shipping, and keep you updated as your donation starts to change lives at AHMC. 

Yes, larger donations are absolutely welcome and deeply appreciated. However, our online donation platform, Zeffy, has a maximum donation limit per transaction due to its terms and platform restrictions. If you would like to contribute more than $5,000, please contact us directly and we will gladly assist you in arranging the a wire-transfer securely and directly to the hospital. This helps ensure your contribution is processed smoothly without requiring you to submit multiple donations through the same platform.

Albertine Hospital sits on 3.5 acres of land, three of which are currently used for agriculture due to limited funding for infrastructure expansion. Over the next ten years, AHMC’s goal is to grow in size and scope to become the largest and most well-equipped hospital in Western Uganda. Our long-term vision includes constructing a nursing school on the property, complete with dormitories and classrooms, transforming Albertine into a teaching hospital. A nursing school would significantly reduce patient costs, as tuition revenue could offset portions of operational expenses, allowing us to serve more patients while training highly skilled nurses for both AHMC and Uganda at large. Even with these developments, additional land would remain available, and we welcome collaboration from those with expertise in clinical land management or innovative development ideas — such as establishing a primary or secondary school, a church, or other community-centered initiatives. Please contact us through the Contact Us page to share your ideas.