Lubega Institute nurses, midwives urge gov’t to boost health facilities in Busoga

Iganga, (UG):- Nurses and midwives in Busoga have called on the government to provide basic medical supplies and improve health facilities to ensure better healthcare services for patients seeking treatment in government hospitals.

The medical personnel say they are sometimes limited to offer support of treatment to their clients due ato the bsence of drugs and other assortments in the health centers, and this complicates people’s health conditions and eventually death.

These concerns were raised by final-year students of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals (LINHP) in Busei village, Iganga District, during a thanksgiving ceremony organized to celebrate their outstanding performance in recent examinations.

“I ask the government to provide enough drugs to health facilities and also ensure proper monitoring of the health sector to fight the habits by some medical officers who steal drugs intended to heal our people,” said Nsooli Dorothy, a nurse.

Ms. Mariam Nakangu and Ms. Nakaziba Nasabu, both lab technicians, expressed gratitude to their tutors and parents for their support throughout their academic journey. They pledged to offer the best medical services to the community.

Director Rewards Top Performers

Speaking at the event, the proprietor of the Institute, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and First Deputy Premier of Busoga Kingdom, Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi Kisambir, applauded the students for their remarkable academic achievements. He rewarded 26 top-performing students with UGX 200,000 each as an appreciation for their hard work.

“I want you to take your training seriously as you move away. I encourage others to read your books because you came here for a season and for a reason; you have one life to live and don’t experiment on it. You don’t need to be a lab specimen and later be dumped,” Dr. Lubega advised, adding that prayer provides strength and wisdom to overcome challenges.

According to the Academic Registrar of the institute, Mr. Omoit Charles, a total of 610 students sat for the exams, with 95% passing with good grades. The students are set to graduate in May this year.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Wambi Charles, commended the Executive Director of the institute for his support in ensuring the best academic outcomes for students.

The ceremony was attended by religious leaders from different faiths, who commended the institute’s leadership for prioritizing academic excellence and thanksgiving whenever they achieve a milestone.

Sheikh Abudallah Yusuf Mayaye, the Hijja coordinator in Iganga District, encouraged people to always show gratitude. “The problem is that people don’t want to thank Allah. The treasury of Allah is with abundance every time you thank Him,” he said.

Rev. Fr. Anselm Wakabi, in charge of schools at St. Kizito Catholic Church Namilari Parish, reminded attendees that spiritual knowledge is as vital as academic success. “This success is very important to all of us, but it is nothing if you don’t have the knowledge of God,” he said. He also urged students to maintain professionalism and uphold respect for human life in their medical practice.

The Anglican Church was represented by Rev. Cap. Simon Isooba, the Vicar of Busei Parish, while the Born-Again Christian community also had representatives at the event.