Dr. Josephine Nakato Mugisha

Dr. Josephine Nakato Mugisha is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Kampala — one of Uganda's leading private tertiary hospitals, known for its high standards of clinical care, modern infrastructure, and international patient services. In 15 years of specialist practice, Dr. Nakato Mugisha has developed expertise in high-risk obstetrics, laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, and obstetric fistula repair, combining Ugandan clinical experience with the rigorous standards of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in the United Kingdom, of which she is a Member (MRCOG).

The MRCOG qualification is among the most rigorous specialist credentials in obstetrics and gynaecology globally, requiring a structured multi-part examination process covering clinical knowledge, communication skills, and operative competence. Dr. Nakato Mugisha's MRCOG distinguishes her as a specialist whose credentials are validated not just locally but against an internationally recognised benchmark — a significant asset for Ugandan patients and international patients seeking high-confidence specialist care.

Aga Khan University Hospital Kampala offers a private hospital environment with a strong international patient infrastructure, making it the preferred hospital for many expatriates, East African diaspora patients visiting Uganda, and referral patients from across the region. Dr. Nakato Mugisha's work at AKUH reflects its dual mission: delivering excellent clinical outcomes and providing patient-centred, communication-rich care to a diverse and international patient population.

Dr. Nakato Mugisha completed her MBChB at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda's foremost university and the training ground for generations of East African medical professionals. She then completed her MMed in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Makerere — a demanding programme based at Mulago National Referral Hospital that provides intensive exposure to the full spectrum of obstetric and gynaecological pathology in a high-volume East African setting. The culmination of her specialist credentials is the MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the United Kingdom — a qualification that requires passing two rigorous written papers and a clinical and oral examination conducted in the UK. Achieving the MRCOG while practising in Uganda demonstrates Dr. Nakato Mugisha's commitment to meeting global specialist standards. She participates in RCOG continuing professional development programmes and stays current with RCOG Green-top Guidelines and NICE guidelines relevant to obstetric and gynaecological practice.

Dr. Nakato Mugisha's obstetric practice at AKUH includes the management of high-risk pregnancies — including those complicated by pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancy, previous uterine surgery, and fetal anomaly — as well as routine and emergency caesarean section. She has extensive experience managing maternal emergencies including eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage, and placental complications. In gynaecological surgery, her laparoscopic skills include diagnostic laparoscopy, operative management of ectopic pregnancy, laparoscopic myomectomy, and laparoscopic hysterectomy. For uterine fibroids, she offers both laparoscopic and open myomectomy depending on fibroid burden and patient preference. Her colposcopy and LLETZ (loop excision of the transformation zone) practice addresses Uganda's significant burden of cervical pre-cancer and cancer. Obstetric fistula repair — performed at both AKUH and in collaboration with national fistula programmes — is a surgical commitment that reflects her dedication to transformative outcomes for affected women.

Dr. Nakato Mugisha has contributed to obstetric and gynaecological research in Uganda through Makerere University's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and through Aga Khan University Hospital's academic activities. Her research interests include pre-eclampsia risk prediction and prevention in East African women, minimally invasive surgical outcomes for fibroid management in sub-Saharan Africa, and cervical cancer screening coverage and colposcopy outcomes in Uganda. She has presented research at meetings of the Uganda Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and has engaged with RCOG research networks to contribute Ugandan data to global obstetric research studies. She is a proponent of evidence-based clinical practice, applying RCOG guidelines adapted to the Ugandan context.

Aga Khan University Hospital Kampala is the institution of choice for many international patients in Uganda, with dedicated international patient services, English-speaking staff, modern diagnostic equipment, and an environment familiar to patients accustomed to private hospital care in East Africa, Europe, or North America. Dr. Nakato Mugisha is experienced in managing international patients — including expatriates living in Kampala, East African diaspora patients visiting Uganda, and patients referred from South Sudan, Rwanda, DRC, and Tanzania.

For international patients who are pregnant or dealing with gynaecological conditions, AKUH offers a comprehensive antenatal care programme, high-risk pregnancy management, and planned surgical services. Dr. Nakato Mugisha offers video consultations for diaspora patients seeking specialist obstetric or gynaecological advice, including review of pregnancy ultrasound reports, fibroid management planning, and second opinions on cervical abnormalities. Her MRCOG qualification provides international patients with confidence that her clinical standards are independently validated against a globally recognised benchmark. Consultations are conducted in English.

Dr. Nakato Mugisha's MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is her most significant professional distinction, representing a globally validated specialist credential achieved through a rigorous international examination process. She has been recognised by the Uganda Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for her contributions to the association's scientific programme and continuing medical education events. At Aga Khan University Hospital, she has been commended for her patient-centred approach, particularly in managing complex high-risk pregnancies and in providing sensitive, thorough counselling for patients undergoing gynaecological surgery. Her work in obstetric fistula repair has been acknowledged as an important contribution to one of Uganda's most persistent maternal health challenges.