Lira Nursing School graduates 272 students, calls for more tutors

7 November 2026, 12:58 pm

By Dickens Aruca

LIRA CITY–Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing has graduated 272 students who successfully completed certificate and diploma programmes in nursing and midwifery, amid renewed calls for government intervention to address staffing gaps at the institution.

The call was made on Friday, November 6, 2026, by the institution’s Principal, Ms. Anna Lucy Aguti, during its 8th graduation ceremony.

In her address, Aguti said the institution remains committed to producing competent and dedicated health workers through the provision of quality training.

However, she expressed concern over the shortage of staff, particularly tutors, saying the gap continues to challenge the institution’s efforts to deliver quality training.

She appealed to the government to intervene by recruiting more tutors to strengthen the institution’s capacity and improve the quality of health training.

In her response, Dr. Hajat Safinah Museene Kisu, the Commissioner for Health Education and Training, who represented the Chief Guest, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting health training institutions.

Dr. Hajat revealed that, as part of the government’s support, a 68-seater bus would be donated to the institution to facilitate students’ fieldwork, educational trips and other related activities.

She challenged the newly graduated nurses and midwives to demonstrate commitment and dedication to their profession by serving communities and providing quality healthcare services that promote people’s wellbeing and livelihoods.

Meanwhile, the Academic Registrar of Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing, Byamukama Edward, urged the graduates to uphold high standards of discipline, respect and professionalism as they begin their careers in the healthcare sector.

The graduation ceremony marked another milestone for the institution, with the 272 graduates expected to join the health workforce and contribute to improving healthcare delivery.

However, the appeal for additional tutors highlights the need to strengthen staffing capacity in health training institutions to ensure a continued supply of competent healthcare professionals.