Background:
Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences (BUFHS) was established with the aim of addressing the national gap in the human resources for health through Innovative Educational programs. The establishment of the faculty also intended to create a distinguished research base, where BUFHS can make a unique contribution on health in Eastern Uganda.

Location:
The faculty is housed in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) located on Pallisa road within Mbale town and 245 kilometres East of Kampala.

Vision:
A world-class centre in strategic innovations to meet the challenges of health care delivery in Sub Sahara Africa’

Mission:
To promote access to quality health care through innovations in teaching, learning and research.

Core Values:
BUFHS upholds the core values of the University which are; Excellence, Innovativeness, Professionalism, Internationalization, Team work and Respect for Diversity.