More than 99,000 trainees in Nursing, Midwifery, and clinical health programs are sitting for their final national examinations administered by the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) a major step toward strengthening Uganda’s health-training system
The state Minister of Higher Education, Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo toured several training institutions in Kampala to monitor the exercise, accompanied by Dr. Safinah Musene, Commissioner for Health Education, Helen Mukakarisa Kataratambi, UHPAB Executive Secretary and senior Ministry officials.
At Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing, the Minister interacted with candidates undertaking practical exams, with Principal Harriet Kwagala confirming smooth implementation and strong preparedness. The team later inspected Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training School, where over 600 trainees are doing their final practicals. Hospital Director Dr. El-Gazah and Principal Halimah Nanziri Mayanja commended the Ministry for consistent support.
UHPAB’s Executive Secretary reported that 99,751 trainees30,184 from clinical programsand69,567 from Nursing and Midwiferyare being assessed across 215 centers in 233 institutions nationwide. She thanked the Government and the First Lady, Mama Janet Kataaha Museveni, for ensuring well-funded and well-coordinated examinations aligned with modern standards.
Dr. Musene noted that continued government investment has equipped institutions with essential training materials, directly strengthening Uganda’s future health workforce. Minister Muyingo reaffirmed the NRM government’s commitment to high-quality health-sciences training and applauded UHPAB for effectively managing one of the sector’s largest examination exercises.
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Uganda begun construction of its new headquarters in Kyambogo, with the project commissioned in October 2023 by the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni. The construction is a joint effort funded by the government of Uganda and the Islamic Development Bank.
The new building aligns with the government’s initiative to curtail rental expenses. The headquarters complex will consist of two towers, one with eight floors and the other with ten floors. Additionally, the complex will include a 600-seat auditorium and two parking decks. Upon completion, the headquarters will be capable of accommodating more than 700 staff improving coordination among departments and enhancing efficiency.
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