Patient Safety in Private Hospitals of Uganda Introduction Uganda National Association of Private Hospitals (UNAPH) is the umbrella body of independent private hospitals and private health clinics in Uganda. Private hospitals and private health clinics are regulated by Ministry of Health through the respective medical councils. UNAPH’s role among others includes the promotion, protection, representation and development of professional conduct of members and fostering ethical practice within the independent private health industry in Uganda. Patient safety is the prevention of avoidable errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare. It emphasizes the reporting, analysis, and prevention of medical errors that often leads to adverse healthcare events. Patients are harmed while receiving care which result in prolonged hospitalization, loss of income, disability and litigation. Many patients acquire infections, suffer risks while in hospitals...