EDUCATION : First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has applauded the leadership of the Mulago National Referral Hospital Complex for donating land to support the expansion of the Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS). She described the gesture as exemplary and encouraged other institutions to follow suit.
Her remarks were delivered by the State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. Chrysostom Muyingo, during the 17th UIAHMS graduation ceremony, where 871 students received certificates and diplomas across 23 health-science–related programs.
Before the ceremony, Dr. Muyingo laid the foundation stone for two major projects: a proposed state-of-the-art Senate (administration) building and an 11-storey classroom block, developments aimed at addressing the institute’s persistent space constraints.
The announcement of Mulago Hospital’s contribution was made by the Institute Principal, Rose Gumisiriza Naasali, who revealed that Mulago UIAHMS’s landlord since 1929 had donated 1.7 acres of prime land to facilitate expansion. She expressed profound gratitude for the support.
“We sincerely thank the management of Mulago National Referral Hospital Complex for their generosity. The donation of 1.7 acres of land towards our expansion program is a gesture we highly value,” Naasali said.
Naasali also recognized the First Lady’s office for its continued technical and strategic guidance, noting that the institute’s student population had grown to 3,759 by September 2025, up from 691 in the previous academic year.
Representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, the Commissioner for Health Education Training (HET), Dr. Safina Musene Kisu, praised UIAHMS as a true center of excellence. She said the institute’s programs have equipped graduates with the professional and ethical skills required for the health sector.
Dr. Musene reminded graduates to register and obtain practicing certificates before entering the workforce. She urged them to uphold professionalism, avoid malpractice, and reject corruption, absenteeism, and unethical conduct. Instead, she encouraged integrity, faithfulness to patients, and accountability.
The Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka, called on graduates to serve with patriotism and actively fight corruption in their future workplaces. He also urged citizens to maintain peace during campaigns ahead of the January 15, 2026 presidential election, while encouraging support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Outstanding graduates recognized for their academic excellence included Adriko Godwill (Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences), Nansukusa Daisy Grace (Diploma in Orthopedic Technology), and Bogere William (Diploma in Medical Radiography). Additional awards went to Nawaruho Levi (Ear, Nose, Throat, and Neck) and Namukasa Rashidah (Health Promotion and Information), among others.
