Chief Executive Officer · Case Hospital
Dr. A. K. Sebbaale
Healthcare leader · Pioneer laparoscopic surgeon · Gastroenterologist · Medical educator
Dr. A. K. Sebbaale is the Chief Executive Officer of Case Hospital, where he provides strategic and clinical leadership to the institution. His background brings together healthcare leadership, surgery, gastroenterology, medical education and institutional development.
COSECSA Council MemberInternational College of Surgeons FellowWorld Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons FellowASPEN Global Leadership Network
Biography
Strategic, clinical and institutional leadership.
Dr. A. K. Sebbaale is the Chief Executive Officer of Case Hospital, where he provides strategic and clinical leadership to one of Uganda’s private healthcare institutions.
A pioneer laparoscopic surgeon and gastroenterologist, Dr. Sebbaale has been at the forefront of advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques in Uganda, contributing to the growth and standard of surgical care in the region. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at Makerere University, shaping medical professionals through academic instruction and clinical mentorship.
His professional standing includes membership on the Council of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), fellowships with the International College of Surgeons and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, fellowship with the African Leadership Initiative East Africa, and membership in the ASPEN Global Leadership Network.
Beyond healthcare, Dr. Sebbaale has contributed to national sports administration as a former Chairman of the Uganda Cricket Association, reflecting a broader commitment to institutional development and leadership in Uganda.
Professional background
Leadership informed by surgery, gastroenterology and medical education.
Dr. Sebbaale’s clinical background includes laparoscopic surgery and gastroenterology, alongside longstanding work in medical education and healthcare leadership.
01Laparoscopic SurgeryPioneer of minimally invasive surgical techniques in Uganda
02GastroenterologyProfessional background in digestive health and gastrointestinal care
03Medical EducationFormer Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgery, Makerere University
04Executive LeadershipStrategic and clinical leadership at Case Hospital
Professional affiliations
Regional and international professional leadership.
- Council MemberCollege of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
- FellowInternational College of Surgeons
- FellowWorld Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- Fellow (Second Class)African Leadership Initiative East Africa
- MemberASPEN Global Leadership Network
- Former ChairmanUganda Cricket Association
Academic contribution
Teaching and clinical mentorship.
Dr. Sebbaale previously served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at Makerere University, contributing to the education and clinical mentorship of medical professionals.
Makerere UniversityFormer Senior Lecturer · Department of Surgery
The Case vision
From one clinic to a connected healthcare ecosystem.
Case began as a small clinic on Bombo Road in 1995. Its development has included tertiary hospital care, private dialysis, minimally invasive surgery, health insurance, diagnostics and more recent cardiac capabilities.
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Building Case
Clinical practice and institution building grew side by side.
The early Case years were shaped by a clinician-led approach: develop specialist capability, invest in the systems around care and keep building the institution as patient needs grew.
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Beyond medicine
Sport, leadership and a belief in strong institutions.
Sport has been part of Dr. Sebbaale’s life since school. He played cricket for Uganda, captained teams at school and university, later chaired the Uganda Cricket Association and served as Cricket Development Director for Africa. In later years, golf, swimming and jogging became an important part of how he stayed active while leading Case.
The same themes appear throughout his work in medicine, business and sport: discipline, responsibility, strong institutions and the patience to build structures that can continue working long after one person steps away.
Dr. Sebbaale Kato at an I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series event.
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Profiles and interviews with Dr. Sebbaale.
Independent interviews provide additional context on his clinical career, education philosophy, sports leadership and the development of Case.
Chief Executive Officer · Case Hospital
Continue with the story he started.
Explore more than 30 years of Case milestones, medical firsts and growth across Uganda.