Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University asked graduates at St. Francis School of Health Sciences-Namataba in Mukono district to avoid all sorts of corruption tendencies within the healthcare system. `
In a message delivered by Dr. Richard Muhindo, a research scientist at the Department of Nursing Makerere University College of Health Sciences during the 9th Graduation Ceremony of St. Francis, Prof. Nawangwe reminded graduates that their professionals are scared and need to be protected by shunning extortion.
Addressing the 450 students who graduated on Wednesday, Prof. Nawangwe underscored the gravity of the responsibility entrusted to healthcare practitioners, urging them to approach patient care with unwavering vigilance. He urged them to exercise caution and precision in their interactions with patients.
The Bishop Emeritus for Lugazi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathias Ssekamanya, who was the main celebrant lauded the graduates for their dedication to a path dedicated to preserving lives.
He urged them to remain resolute in upholding the ethical standards of the medical profession. He further emphasized that being a healthcare worker is not merely a job, but a divine calling from God to save lives.
Bishop Ssekamanya urged practitioners to uphold the professional commitments they made, emphasizing Prof. Nawangwe’s message about the unethical practice of extracting money from the sick in exchange for their services.
The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examination Board – UNMEB Executive Secretary, Birungi Nsamba Harriet, commended the founders of the institute for always passing out graduates with high quality.
She asked the graduates to have discipline towards the patients they treat in hospitals.
Dr. Bossa Kiwanuka, the institution’s principal commended the Ministry of Education’s guidance always rendered to them that has helped them improve their standards.
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