Mulago, Kampala — The Government of Uganda, under the leadership of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health training institutions across the country with the handover of four brand new 2024 model Isuzu buses worth UGX 2.7 billion.

The buses were officially handed over at Mulago Nursing School in a ceremony presided over by the State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, who represented the Minister of Education and Sports and First Lady, H.E. Janet Kataaha Museveni.
In a speech delivered on her behalf, Minister Janet Museveni emphasized that government remains focused on equipping health training institutions with the necessary infrastructure and transport to improve training and ultimately enhance health service delivery nationwide.

The Minister noted that investing in training institutions is a strategic approach to producing well-equipped and motivated health professionals who can effectively serve communities across Uganda.
Dr. JC Muyingo reiterated government’s position, urging beneficiary institutions to ensure that the buses are strictly used for official duties. He warned that any misuse of the vehicles for personal activities would attract disciplinary action, underscoring government’s commitment to accountability and value for public resources.

The Commissioner for Health Education and Training, Hajjat Safina Kisu Musene, commended the NRM government and the Ministry of Education and Sports for consistently supporting the training of health practitioners. She noted that improved transport will ease student fieldwork, supervision, and institutional operations.
Representatives from the beneficiary institutions expressed gratitude to government for the timely support, saying the buses will greatly enhance training activities and service delivery.
The beneficiary institutions include:
- Kabong College of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Hygiene, Mbale
- Medical Laboratory Training School, Jinja
- Bushenyi School of Nursing

In addition to the four Isuzu buses, government support to health training institutions also includes other utility vehicles such as double cabin pickups to facilitate administration and outreach activities.

This latest intervention highlights the continued commitment of the Ministry of Education and Sports, under the stewardship of First Lady Janet Museveni, and the NRM government to strengthening human capital development and building a resilient health system for Uganda.