Unihealth Hospitals Scales Ugandan Healthcare Footprint with Acquisition of Entebbe Facility

Unihealth Hospitals Scales Ugandan Healthcare Footprint with Acquisition of Entebbe Facility​

Mumbai, April 23, 2026: Unihealth Hospitals Limited, a leading integrated healthcare services provider operating in India and East Africa, announced the successful acquisition and commissioning of UMC Hospital in Entebbe. This strategic move significantly expands the company's operational reach and medical capacity in Uganda.

The acquisition adds 30 beds to Unihealth's existing network, raising the total bed capacity in Uganda to 150 beds. This expansion reinforces Unihealth’s commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare services across the country.

UMC Hospital, Entebbe, is strategically located in a key catchment area and will operate as a critical extension of the company's flagship facility, UMC Victoria Hospital, in Kampala. The presence of the Entebbe facility enhances Unihealth's capability to serve both urban and peri-urban populations, thereby easing capacity constraints and improving patient access to specialized and tertiary care services.

The upgraded UMC Hospital, Entebbe, will offer an expanded range of services across various faculties. These include Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma Management, Chronic Disease Management Programs, and comprehensive Diagnostic and Laboratory Services. The facility will support outpatient services, in-patient admissions, and day-care and surgical procedures, promoting faster patient throughput and better clinical outcomes.

Strengthening the Hub-and-Spoke Model​

The addition of UMC Hospital, Entebbe, is designed to strengthen Unihealth's hub-and-spoke model. Under this structure, UMC Victoria Hospital functions as the central hub for complex, high-acuity cases, while the Entebbe facility operates as a high-quality spoke for primary, secondary, and select tertiary services.

This integrated model yields several key operational advantages:

• Optimized Resource Utilization: Ensuring efficient allocation of medical expertise and infrastructure across facilities.
• Improved Patient Flow: Enabling seamless referrals between Entebbe and Kampala for specialized interventions.
• Reduced Wait Times: Providing decongestion at the flagship hospital, thereby enhancing the overall patient experience.
• Enhanced Clinical Outcomes: Facilitating coordinated care pathways across the entire network.

The commissioning of UMC Hospital, Entebbe, is expected to be accretive to Unihealth's financial performance. By expanding both capacity and service offerings, the company anticipates increased patient volumes across inpatient and outpatient segments, higher occupancy rates, and an enhanced case mix contribution from specialized procedures. Furthermore, the hub-and-spoke model is set to drive operational efficiencies and optimize clinician productivity, supporting sustainable margin expansion.

Leadership Commentary​

Dr. Anurag Shah, Founder and Director of Unihealth Hospitals Limited, stated that the expansion marks a significant milestone in building a robust, integrated healthcare network in Uganda. He noted that UMC Hospital, Entebbe, will play a pivotal role in extending quality care closer to communities while strengthening flagship operations in Kampala.

Dr. Akshay Parmar, Founder and Managing Director of Unihealth Hospitals Limited, further emphasized that the expansion reflects a continued focus on building resilient healthcare ecosystems. He stressed that the initiative is about deepening access to timely, high-quality care through a well-integrated network, ensuring patients receive the appropriate level of care at the correct facility.

Company Overview​

Unihealth Hospitals Limited, established in Mumbai in 2010, provides a diversified healthcare platform under the mission to deliver 'Healthcare for All.' The Group offers comprehensive healthcare solutions across multiple verticals, including hospital operations, healthcare consultancy, pharmaceutical and consumables exports, and medical value travel.

The company has fortified its financial standing for sustainable growth. In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Unihealth reported the following consolidated financial figures:

UNIHEALTH Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Unihealth Hospitals Limited today slipped by 5.00% to settle at ₹492.25, marking a significant decline from its opening value. Despite hitting a recent 52-week high of ₹529.8, the equity shed ₹25.90 today, trading on a volume of 30,000 shares.