Lira, Uganda | A delegation from Kabale Regional Referral Hospital on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, visited Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) to benchmark and exchange experiences aimed at improving health service delivery.
The team, comprising board members and top management, was led by the board chairperson, Dr. Ananaria Muhunde and hospital director, Dr. Filbert Nyeko.
The visit focused on key areas, including quality of clinical care, infrastructure development, hospital land management, operationalisation of the private wing, and the use of research in decision-making.
Speaking during the engagement, LRRH director Dr. Andrew Odur said the visit was a sign of growing confidence in the hospital’s performance.
Dr. Odur explained that the hospital takes benchmarking seriously because it provides an opportunity for reflection and improvement. He noted that when an institution begins to perform well, it is challenged to work even harder.
He added that the interaction had motivated staff to continue improving services for the people of the Lango Sub-region.
The principal hospital administrator, Mr. Peter Okello Odeke welcomed the delegation and thanked Kabale hospital for choosing Lira as a learning partner. He said such engagements promote the exchange of ideas and strengthen cooperation among public health institutions.
Dr. Muhunde said Kabale Regional Referral Hospital opted to visit Lira after observing its rapid growth and steady improvement in service delivery.
He noted that the delegation had learnt a great deal from the visit and emphasised that success is a result of clear thinking and proper planning.
Kabale hospital director Dr Filbert Nyeko described the visit as insightful and commended LRRH management for their hospitality.
Following the benchmarking tour, Dr. Muhunde urged his team to implement the lessons learnt under what he termed the “Lira Declaration.” He encouraged staff to start small, learn quickly from mistakes, and continuously improve their systems.
Among the innovations that impressed the Kabale team were super-specialised services such as dialysis and paediatric surgery, the hospital’s cleanliness and orderliness, well-maintained walkways, and its ability to attract external funding.
They were also impressed by how LRRH motivates staff to work with minimal supervision and maintains high standards despite handling large numbers of patients.
Health experts say such peer-learning engagements among referral hospitals play a critical role in strengthening Uganda’s healthcare system through shared best practices and collaboration.