Hospital Management System Uganda

Hospital Management System in Uganda — HMIS for Clinics, Hospitals & Health Centres

Nyota One builds Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) for Ugandan private hospitals, clinics, dental practices, maternity centres, diagnostic labs, and health centre IIIs and IVs. Register patients, run OPD queues, manage pharmacy stock, bill NHIF and insurance, and get clean DHIS2-compatible reports — all from one system.

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One system across your whole facility

Ugandan health facilities lose money and time to fragmented tools — a patient book at reception, an Excel sheet in the pharmacy, handwritten lab requests, and a separate cash book. Our HMIS connects every desk: registration, triage, consultation, pharmacy, lab, billing, and management reports, all from the moment a patient walks in to the moment they leave.

  • Patient registration & unique medical record number
  • OPD queue management with real-time status
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR) — history, vitals, diagnoses, prescriptions
  • Pharmacy stock, expiry tracking, and dispensing
  • Lab requests, results entry, and printable reports
  • In-patient management with ward and bed status
  • Billing across cash, Mobile Money, insurance, and NHIF
  • DHIS2-compatible reporting and Ministry of Health returns

Designed for Uganda's health-system reality

We know what actually happens at 8am at a busy clinic in Nakawa or a health centre in Mbale. Our system works when the power is unstable, when the receptionist has never used a computer before, and when a clinician has 90 seconds per patient. Simple screens, big buttons, offline-capable, and quick training.

Pharmacy that stops shrinkage and expiries

The pharmacy module tracks every unit received and every unit dispensed with batch and expiry dates. It flags items nearing expiry so you can move them, and reorder alerts prevent stockouts of essential drugs. Prescriptions from the consultation room flow straight to the pharmacy — no lost paper slips.

Billing across cash, Mobile Money, and insurance

Cashiers can bill in mixed payment modes on the same visit — for example, MTN Mobile Money for the consultation, cash for the lab test, and insurance for the medication. Insurance claims include member details and diagnosis codes ready for submission to AAR, Jubilee, UAP, ICEA, IAA, Prudential, or NHIF.

Reports for management and the Ministry of Health

Daily patient counts, revenue by service, doctor productivity, drug consumption, and disease surveillance. Reports export to Excel/PDF and align with DHIS2 formats so your submissions to the district health office are quicker and more accurate.

What we install and how long it takes

A small clinic can be live in 3–4 weeks. A mid-size hospital with multiple departments takes 6–10 weeks. We include reception and clinician training, pharmacy staff training, and go-live support so the system starts helping from day one instead of adding to the workload.

Pricing (UGX)

Starting prices — you get a written quote before any work starts.

Small Clinic

5,000,000

  • Reception, EMR, pharmacy, billing
  • Up to 5 users
  • Training + go-live support

Standard Hospital

12,000,000

  • All modules incl. lab & in-patient
  • Up to 25 users
  • Insurance claims
  • DHIS2 reports

Multi-Facility / Large Hospital

25,000,000+

  • Unlimited users
  • Custom modules
  • HL7/ integrations
  • Priority SLA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it compatible with DHIS2?
Yes. Our reports align with DHIS2 formats and we can automate exports for district health office submissions.
Can it handle insurance claims?
Yes — including AAR, Jubilee, UAP, ICEA, IAA, Prudential, and NHIF format claim forms and exports.
Do clinicians need much training?
The consultation screen is designed to be faster than paper. Most clinicians are fluent in 2–3 days.
What about data privacy?
Patient data is encrypted at rest and in transit, with role-based access and audit logs. We follow Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act.
Does it work during power cuts?
The desktop client works offline and syncs when power returns. We also recommend UPS backup for critical workstations.
Can I connect existing lab equipment?
For most modern analyzers, yes (HL7 or file-based). We assess this during scoping.

Trusted by businesses across Uganda

  • Kampala Foods
  • Serena Retail
  • NileCare Clinic
  • Bukoto SACCO
  • Ntinda Motors
  • Rwenzori Lodges
  • Mbarara Dairy
  • Gulu Traders

Nationwide service

Serving businesses across Uganda

Remote-first delivery with on-site visits in Kampala and major towns.

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