About Us
OxyCare Uganda improves healthcare systems by improving access to medical oxygen for vulnerable groups through providing sustainable biomedical solutions.
Who We Are
OxyCare Uganda is a registered non-governmental organisation working to improve healthcare systems by expanding access to medical oxygen for vulnerable groups. We focus on the West Nile region of Uganda, where oxygen shortages in health facilities contribute to preventable deaths among newborns, children, and adults with respiratory conditions.
Our approach is built on a sustainable oxygen-as-a-service model. Rather than simply donating equipment, we provide comprehensive support — including maintenance, repair, training, and monitoring — to ensure that oxygen concentrators remain functional and healthcare workers are equipped to use them effectively.
We target the critical gaps in the healthcare system by focusing on the maintenance, repair, and sustainable management of oxygen concentrators and other related biomedical equipment. Through strategic partnerships with district local governments, NGOs, and international organisations, we are scaling our impact across Uganda.
Our Mission
To improve healthcare systems by improving access to medical oxygen for vulnerable groups through providing sustainable biomedical solutions.
Our Vision
A Uganda where every healthcare facility has reliable, continuous access to medical oxygen, and no patient dies from a preventable lack of oxygen therapy.
Our Approach
We use an oxygen-as-a-service model — providing maintenance, repair, training, and monitoring — to ensure sustainable oxygen access without burdening facilities with capital costs.
The Problem We Solve
The Challenge
- Oxygen concentrators break down frequently with no maintenance support
- Healthcare workers lack training to operate and maintain equipment
- Rural facilities in West Nile have limited access to biomedical technicians
- Preventable deaths occur due to non-functional oxygen equipment
- Newborns and children with pneumonia are most at risk
Our Solution
- Regular preventive maintenance of oxygen concentrators
- Rapid repair response when equipment fails
- Hands-on training for healthcare staff on equipment use
- Community engagement to raise awareness of oxygen therapy
- Strategic partnerships to scale impact sustainably
Our Core Values
Compassion
We are driven by a deep commitment to the well-being of patients and communities we serve across Uganda.
Innovation
We develop sustainable, context-appropriate solutions to address the oxygen access gap in low-resource settings.
Collaboration
We work in partnership with healthcare facilities, governments, NGOs, and communities to achieve lasting impact.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and accountability in all our programmes and relationships.
Contributing to the Global Goals
Our work directly advances four UN Sustainable Development Goals, aligning local action with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Good Health & Well-Being
Ensuring healthy lives by expanding access to life-saving medical oxygen for newborns, children, and adults across Uganda.
Quality Education
Training healthcare workers and biomedical technicians to sustainably operate and maintain oxygen equipment.
Affordable & Clean Energy
Deploying solar-powered oxygen concentrators to reduce dependency on unreliable grid electricity in rural health facilities.
Climate Action
Adopting low-carbon, sustainable biomedical solutions that reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare delivery.
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Our Impact
Measurable outcomes saving lives across rural Uganda
Our Team
OxyCare Uganda is powered by a dedicated team of biomedical engineers, healthcare professionals, programme managers, and community outreach officers. Together, we work to ensure that oxygen is available where it is needed most.
Our team brings together expertise in biomedical technology, public health, community engagement, and organisational management to deliver sustainable impact across the West Nile region.
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Help us expand oxygen access to more healthcare facilities and save more lives across Uganda. Every contribution makes a difference.