Clinical Resources
Referral pathways, clinical protocols, CPD opportunities, and collaborative resources for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals across Uganda and East Africa.
We accept referrals from general practitioners, physicians, district hospitals, and health centres across Uganda. All referrals are triaged within one business day; urgent GI bleeding or suspected malignancy is prioritised for same-day or next-day review.
Submit referrals securely through our physician portal. Receive confirmation and appointment details within one business day.
Call our referral desk on +256 700 000 222, Mon – Sat 8 am – 5 pm. Speak directly with our triage nurse for time-sensitive cases.
Send a referral letter to referrals@mhkgastroclinic.ug. Include patient summary, relevant investigations, and reason for referral.
For district and rural health facilities, send referral information via WhatsApp to +256 700 000 333 with patient name and clinical summary.
Hepatitis B Management Protocol
Screening criteria, treatment thresholds (HBV DNA & ALT), tenofovir dosing, and monitoring schedule aligned with WHO 2024 guidelines.
Updated Mar 2026
Upper GI Bleeding: Emergency Management Pathway
Pre-endoscopy resuscitation, Glasgow-Blatchford risk scoring, timing of endoscopy, and discharge criteria.
Updated Jan 2026
H. pylori Testing & Eradication — Uganda Context
Preferred test strategies (UBT, stool antigen), first- and second-line regimens adjusted for local resistance patterns.
Updated Apr 2026
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
Age thresholds, risk stratification, bowel preparation standards, and surveillance intervals post-polypectomy.
Updated Feb 2026
Ascites & Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Management
Diagnostic paracentesis indications, SAAG interpretation, antibiotic choice, and primary prophylaxis.
Updated Jan 2026
6 CPD points · 19 Jul 2026
8 CPD points · 2 Aug 2026
4 CPD points · On demand
3 CPD points · 23 Aug 2026