International Medical Group (Uganda)
Ugandan health conglomerate
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International Medical Group (IMG) is a conglomerate of health-related businesses, headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.[1]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
| Key people | Ian Clarke, founder and chairman |
| Services | Universities, medical schools, hospitals, air ambulances, medical insurance |
Number of employees | 500+ (2010) |
| Website | img |
History
IMG was founded by Ian Clarke, a physician and businessman born and educated in Northern Ireland but residing 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)
- International Health Sciences University (IHSU)[4]
- IAA Healthcare – medical insurance
- International Medical Foundation (IMF) – the group's charitable foundation
- International Medical Centres (IMC) – network of private clinics
- International Diagnostic Centre (IDC) – a referral centre
Ownership
The majority of the stock of IMG is owned by 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]