The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala is currently presiding over the 4th graduation ceremony of St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals.
Located in Mukono at Ggulu ward in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality near Kyaggwe County Ssaza headquarters, St. Elizabeth is graduating 743 graduands including some with diplomas and certificates.
A 19-year-old Health training institute which was started in 2004, has contributed thousands of health professionals who are doing wonders to save lives with a Godly background in different health units where they are employed.
The Resident Director, Paul Raymond Ssebaggala says though they only award certificates and diplomas, the institute boost of a big number of doctors, midwives and nurses who are all over the country and world at large.
“We groom these students into God fearing health professionals whom we ask to always mind about serving others instead of being served,” Ssebaggala said.
He has also thanked Gen. Katumba for being a humble servant who always finds joy in helping others. Dr. Joshua Kiberu, the Kawolo General Hospital is also in attendance.
The graduands have acquired qualifications in the following courses; Diploma in Clinical Medicine 103, Diploma in Pharmacy 68, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 25, Certificate in Laboratory Techniques 158 and Certificate in Pharmacy 80. Out of 743 graduands, 434 are male.
