International Medical Group (Uganda)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
Key people | Dr. Ian Clarke, Chairman & Group Managing Director |
| Services | Universities, Medical Schools, Hospitals, Air Ambulances, Medical Insurance |
Number of employees | 500+ (2010) |
| Website | http://www.img.co.ug |
International Medical Group (IMG), is a conglomerate of health-related businesses, headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. IMG is the leading provider of private medical services in Uganda.[1]
History
IMG was founded by Dr. Ian Clarke, a physician, missionary, philanthropist and businessman, who was born and educated in Northern Ireland, but has resided in Uganda since 1988. The first company in the group, International Hospital Kampala was established in 1996. [2]
Subsidiaries
The member companies of IMG include:[3]
- International Hospital Kampala (IHK) - 200 bed state-of-the-art tertiary care hospital
- International Health Sciences University (IHSU) - Began classes in 2008[4]
- IAA Healthcare - offering corporate of personal medical insurance
- International Medical Foundation (IMF) - the group's charitable foundation
- International Medical Centres (IMC) - a network of private clinics throughout Uganda
- International Diagnostic Centre (IDC) - A diagnostic referral centre offering advanced laboratory, radiology, non-invasive cardiology, as well as medical checkups
Ownership
The majority of the stock of IMG is owned by Dr. Ian Clarke, the founder of the group. Other minority shareholders include a group based in Mauritius and another minority shareholder group based in the Netherlands.[5]
