Healthcare provision in East Africa is layered. Public hospitals serve the bulk of the population, faith-based hospitals fill critical gaps especially in rural areas, and a fast-growing private sector of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostics labs and telemedicine startups caters to middle-class demand and increasingly to medical tourists from the broader region.

EABD lists hospitals, clinics, dental practices, optical centres, pharmacies, diagnostic and imaging labs, telemedicine providers, medical-equipment importers, and ancillary services like medical insurance brokers and home-care providers. Verified profiles show licensing where applicable, services offered, location, hours, and reviews, so patients and procurement teams can find providers without relying on a friend's recommendation.

About Uganda

Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.

Diagnostic Centres in Uganda: common questions

How many diagnostic centres are there in Uganda?

EABD lists 35 diagnostic centres in Uganda as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top diagnostic centres in Uganda?

EABD's top-ranked diagnostic centres are St. Micheal Food Lab and Consultancy, Sameday Laboratories and Safari Laboratories. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most diagnostic centres in Uganda?

Kampala (27), Jinja (3) and Entebbe (2) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose a diagnostic centre in Uganda?

Ask whether the laboratory is accredited and by whom. Check the turnaround time for your tests and how results are delivered. Ask for prices up front and whether insurance is accepted.

How do I list my diagnostic centre on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.