UCI Graduation: CALL FOR BALANCED GENDER EMPOWERMENT AS GIRLS DOMINATE NURSING GRADUATIONS скачать в хорошем качестве

UCI Graduation: CALL FOR BALANCED GENDER EMPOWERMENT AS GIRLS DOMINATE NURSING GRADUATIONS

It was a proud moment at Uganda Christian Institute School of Nursing and Midwifery as over 1,200 students graduated majority of them young women highlighting the strides made in empowering the girl child. But amid the joy, a sober message was delivered a reminder that as the nation celebrates the rise of confident, skilled women, the boy child must also be supported for the good of families, communities, and Uganda at large. Delivering a speech on behalf of Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Dean of Students at Lira University, Emma Okite, voiced concern over the widening gender gap in empowerment. Byte... The call comes as institutions like UCI continue to play a vital role in developing Uganda’s human capital offering opportunities to vulnerable and post-conflict communities in Northern Uganda, while promoting professionalism in healthcare. Byte... Dr. Aceng urged new health professionals to serve with compassion, embrace innovation, and ensure inclusivity, leaving no gender behind. Byte... At the School of Professional Development, 560 students also graduated under the theme: “Enhancing Skills Development for Community Transformation.” Mary Gorreti Nabunya from the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board emphasized practical skills over grades and urged institutions to meet the new registration standards. Byte... As Uganda Christian Institute unveils its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan aimed at achieving university status, its message remains clear—education must be inclusive, balanced, and forward-looking. Ends FILED ON 22ND AND 23RD MAY 2025 RUN ON 24 MAY 2025