Christ at the heart
of medicine

"No hands but yours, no feet but yours." A nationwide fellowship of Christian doctors, dentists, nurses and students serving Uganda through faith and care.

35+
Years of ministry
14
Annual conferences
1,200+
Members & students
40+
Medical outreaches
UCMF community
UCMF outreach
1989 Serving since
About UCMF

Faith and medicine, walking together.

The Uganda Christian Medical Fellowship is a community of Christian doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives and health-science students who together pursue excellence in healthcare while sharing the hope of Christ. We disciple students, mentor professionals, and reach the underserved across Uganda.

Faithful witness

Christ-centred practice at the bedside and beyond.

Whole community

Students, residents, specialists — one family.

Healing hands

Outreaches bringing free care to underserved areas.

Lifelong growth

Mentorship, ethics & prayer — every season.

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What we do

Ministries that shape lives & practice

From dawn prayers to nationwide outreaches, our ministries weave faith into every corner of medical life.

Prayer Mon–Fri · 5:30 am

Daily Prayer Meetings

Join brothers and sisters across Uganda each weekday morning to lift up our patients, hospitals and nation in prayer.

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Fellowship Quarterly

Social Afternoons

Quarterly fellowship hosted in the homes of brethren — a space to share, encourage one another and grow under timely themes.

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Outreach Nationwide

Medical Outreaches

In partnership with local churches we bring free medical care, screening and the gospel to communities across Uganda.

Volunteer for an outreach
Conference Annually

National Conference & AGM

The yearly gathering of UCMF members for teaching, worship, planning and shared vision for the year ahead.

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Mentorship Monthly

Students' Mentorship

Monthly online mentorship talks and practical skills workshops — discipling the next generation of Christian medics.

Students' Chapter
Global 80+ nations

ICMDA Partnership

UCMF is the Uganda member of the International Christian Medical & Dental Association — a global movement across 80+ nations.

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Featured event

ICMDA World Congress 2026 — Jeju, Korea

Join thousands of Christian medics from around the world for a week of worship, teaching and global fellowship. UCMF is sending a delegation.

ICMDA2026
Jeju · Korea
WORLD CONGRESS
30 JUNE — 5 JULY 2026
Register now
On the calendar

Upcoming UCMF events

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9 — 11 October 2026

14th UCMF Students' Conference & AGM

An annual gathering of medical, dental, nursing and allied-health students from across the country. Three days of teaching, worship, mentorship and unforgettable fellowship.

Kampala, Uganda 3 days · Residential Students & faculty
15JUN

UCMF Q2 Social Afternoon

Fellowship hosted in the home of Dr. Mugaba — theme: "Grace in practice."

Kampala
06JUL

Medical Outreach — Mityana

Free clinic in partnership with Mityana Pentecostal Church. Volunteers needed.

Mityana District
30AUG

National UCMF Conference

Annual professionals' conference and AGM — keynote speakers from across the region.

Entebbe
Get involved

Be the hands and feet of Christ in healthcare.

Whether you give, volunteer at an outreach, or simply pray with us at dawn — there is a place for you in this fellowship.

From the blog

Reflections, news & updates

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13th Students' Conference: a movement on fire

Over 400 students gathered in October 2025 for three days of teaching and worship. Here's what God did among us.

Dr. P. Mugaba5 min read

A weekend in Karamoja: serving in love

Notes from our medical outreach to communities in north-eastern Uganda — and the lessons we brought home.

UCMF Team4 min read

"No hands but yours": what the motto means today

A meditation on how a 14th-century prayer continues to shape the calling of every Christian medic in Uganda.

Editorial6 min read
In partnership with
ICMDA
Christian Health Associations
Local Churches
Mission Hospitals