Our mission

Why we exist

To unite, equip and disciple Christian medical and dental professionals and students in Uganda to live for Christ in healthcare and to reach the lost with the gospel.

Our vision

What we are building

A transformed healthcare community in Uganda — where every patient encounter, every classroom and every operating theatre echoes the love of Christ.

“No hands but yours, no feet but yours.”
— attributed to St. Teresa of Avila
Core values

What we stand for

Christ-centredness

Jesus shapes how we practise, lead and serve.

Excellence

Whole-hearted competence in clinical work and discipleship.

Servant leadership

Following the example of the Great Physician.

Integrity

Honest, ethical and accountable across all we do.

Compassion

Love that meets people in their suffering.

Unity

One family across institutions, denominations and regions.

Our history

A movement, three decades in.

1984

A prayer group is born

A handful of Christian medics in Mulago begin meeting to pray.

2000s

National coordination

UCMF establishes regional coordinators across the country.

2012

Students Chapter launches

A movement of Christian medical, dental and nursing students is formally born.

2024

New executive elected

Dr. Proscovia Mugaba leads the next chapter of UCMF.

National executive

Leadership for the season ahead

Dr. Proscovia Mugaba
National Chair

Pediatric and fetal cardiologist St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

Dr. Clara Atieno Odiambo
Vice Chairperson

MBChB, MMED (Surgery) FCS (ECSA) Fellowship - Surgical Oncology (BBCI - INDIA) Ag HOD Oncology Department St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

Dr. Kuteesa Jonathan
General Secretary

MBChB -Makerere University Medical Officer at Case Hospital Passionate about discipleship and mentorship

(Vacant)
Depty General Secretary
Dr. Isaac Ssinabulya
Treasurer
Dr. Wasswa Isaac Kasumba
Prayer Coordinator

MBChB-Gulu University Obstetric and gynecology Resident at Makerere University

Dr. Conrad Ntaate and Dr. Catherine Ntaate
Marrieds Ministry Coordinators
Dr. Tendo Emmanuel
Mission & Evangelism Coordinator

MBChB Muk Medical Officer Passionate about patient care, serving God and Humanity.

Dr. Herbert Bigogo
Students' Liaison

MBChB -Gulu University Medical Officer at R2D2/ADAPTfor Kids study Mulago NRH Passionate about Students ministry and fellowship

Dr. Gonahasa Samuel
Chairperson, UCMF Cooperative society

MBChB, MSc, PhD(c). Epidemiologist & Investigator at the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration

Dr. Imelda Namagembe
Welfare coordinator
Dr. Mukunya David
Research and Mentorship Coordinator
Dr. Papa Ayella
ICMDA East Africa Regional Representative
Dr. Peace Lydia Wataba
UCMF-Students Chapter Chairperson

MBChB-KIU, Preintern-medical graduate Passionate about servant leadership and discipleship and desires to see health care students grow into christ-centered leaderswho serve God and their communities with execellence and compassion

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