Main Pediatric Cardiology and Surgery Center
Kampala plays an important role in pediatric cardiac care in Uganda, with the following facilities:
The only facility providing open heart surgeries, cardiac catheterization, and pediatric cardiac surgery in Uganda. The UHI performs about 30-35 pediatric open heart surgeries annually with low mortality rates and expanding catheter interventions.
It has a growing local team of surgeons and cardiologists trained with international support since 2007-2013.
Limited pediatric cardiac services are available at regional referral hospitals but definitive surgical care requires access to UHI.
Cost of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in Uganda
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Pediatric cardiac consultations, diagnostics, and follow-up care at UHI cost significantly less than private hospitals (e.g., echocardiogram about $12 at UHI vs. $45 private).
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The average cost of pediatric cardiac surgery in Uganda is $7,700 for common procedures like PDA or VSD repair. It is lower than many other countries, with local median direct medical costs.
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Specific cardiac surgeries such as heart port surgery cost around $4,238 are reported, but full costs depend on procedure complexity and hospital stay.
Cost Comparison - Uganda vs. World