The minister of state for Higher Education, Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, has called on students pursuing medical professions to uphold high professional standards to improve healthcare service delivery in Uganda.

Speaking while officiating at the ninth graduation ceremony of Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training School, Muyingo said healthcare workers carry a huge responsibility because human life is precious and requires quality care.

“Life is very precious. Therefore, much emphasis should be put on the quality of services offered to Ugandans,” Muyingo said.

He noted that faith-based organisations have historically played a major role in the development of health and professional education in Uganda.

“We are aware that health professional education in Uganda was introduced by faith-based organisations. Our grandparents worked very hard to establish and maintain these standards, and we must continue to preserve them,” he said.

Muyingo said the government alone cannot meet the growing demand for health professional education and healthcare services without strong collaboration with the private sector.

“The government has to work with the private sector. We must work together and do everything possible to strengthen the relationship between private and public institutions,” he said.

He added that such partnerships help the government expand access to training opportunities for Ugandans while improving the quality of the health workforce needed to serve communities across the country.

“It is important to note that through such partnerships, government expands access to training facilities and improves the quality of health workers needed to serve our communities,” he said.

Muyingo commended Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training School for complementing government efforts in producing competent, ethical, and responsive health workers.

“This contribution goes beyond institutional success. It directly supports national development,” he said.

The minister also revealed that the ministry of Education and Sports, together with the Ministry of Health, last week launched the National Education and Training for Health Policy aimed at guiding stakeholders involved in health training and workforce development.

“I invite you to read and understand this policy because it provides a framework that guides the actions of all stakeholders involved in health training and workforce development,” he said.

Muyingo said the policy is part of ongoing reforms in the education and sports sector aimed at improving training standards and service delivery.

He added that the government will continue investing in education and training because human capital development remains central to Uganda’s national transformation agenda.

“Under the National Development Plan, education and health remain priority sectors for driving socio-economic transformation, improving productivity and enhancing the quality of life of our people,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the institution, Dr Halima Nanziri said the school has played a significant role in producing qualified nurses, midwives, and laboratory personnel to support Uganda’s healthcare sector.