The healthcare sector in Uganda, particularly within the Busoga region, is set to receive a significant boost following the graduation of 120 new health workers from the Kamuli School of Midwifery and Nursing.
The momentous 10th graduation ceremony, held recently, also marked the historic launch of the institution’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrating decades of dedicated service in health professional training.
The diverse cadre of graduates includes 20 individuals who earned a Diploma in Midwifery (Extension), 3 with a Diploma in Nursing (Extension), 93 receiving a Certificate in Midwifery, and 4 in Certificate Nursing.
These new professionals are poised to fill critical gaps in healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved communities, enhancing access to essential medical and maternal care.
During a solemn mass sermon delivered by Vicar General Monsignor Ben Wakabi, on behalf of Busoga Catholic Diocese Bishop, Charles Martin Wamika, the graduates were reminded of the profound responsibility that comes with their profession.
The Monsignor underscored that theirs is a calling to save lives, emphasizing the crucial need for humility and compassion when interacting with patients.
Principal Sr. Regina Atimo echoed these sentiments, urging her graduating students to embody commitment and dedication as they step into the professional world.
“Go out to be committed, dedicated staff as ambassadors and beneficiaries of holistic excellence,” she challenged them, highlighting the school’s ethos of comprehensive care and ethical practice.
She encouraged them to uphold the values instilled during their training and serve as exemplary representatives of the institution.
Beyond the graduation, the event was historic as the institution simultaneously launched its Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 75 years of dedicated service in training healthcare professionals.
This milestone underscores the school’s enduring legacy and its continued contribution to national health development, having shaped countless nurses and midwives who have served across the country.
The influx of these 120 skilled health workers is expected to significantly bolster healthcare services across the region, improving patient outcomes and access to essential care, while the Kamuli School of Midwifery and Nursing looks forward to another era of excellence and continued service to the nation.
