Jinja, Uganda – April 29, 2026
The Government of Uganda has officially launched the National Education and Training for Health Policy, 2025, a strategic framework aimed at aligning health professionals’ education with national healthcare system needs.

The policy was launched by Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo during the opening of the 4th National Health Professionals’ Education and Training for Health Care Conference held at the Source of the Nile Hotel.

Representing the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Dr. Muyingo emphasized that strengthening the quality, relevance, and responsiveness of health training is central to building a resilient health system capable of addressing emerging diseases, population growth, and technological change.

He noted that aligning education with actual health system demands is no longer optional but essential to ensure that graduates are competent, adaptable, and able to deliver quality, patient-centered care.
Also in attendance was Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, who underscored the urgent need to strengthen health training systems across the country.

Dr. Aceng highlighted gaps in training infrastructure and human resources, calling for increased investment in training tools and personnel.
“We need to improve training tools and the availability of trainers,” she stated.
Reflecting on past training standards, she added:
“During our time, we could be few in number in schools and trainers were available, and we could be produced with good quality.”

Her remarks reinforced the importance of maintaining high training standards while expanding access to health education.
The newly launched policy provides a comprehensive framework to ensure that health professionals’ education and training are systematically aligned with national priorities and service delivery needs. It emphasizes competency-based education, stronger collaboration between training institutions and health facilities, standardized training programmes, and robust quality assurance mechanisms.
It also promotes research, innovation, and continuous professional development to support lifelong learning among health workers.
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing reforms under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy, 2019, and the TVET Act, 2025, which prioritize demand-driven training, competency-based approaches, and standardized certification systems.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Sports continues to modernize health training curricula by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), simulation technologies, and digital learning tools to keep pace with global trends.
Participants at the conference are engaging in discussions on curriculum reform, digital health integration, and strengthening regulatory and quality assurance frameworks.
The Government expressed appreciation to development partners for supporting the conference and commended organizers for their efforts in advancing health education in Uganda.
The launch of the National Education and Training for Health Policy marks a significant milestone in strengthening Uganda’s health workforce and ensuring sustainable, responsive healthcare delivery across the country.