DOKOLO — Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery has recorded strong performance in the latest Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) examinations, posting high pass rates across its nursing and midwifery classes.
The results, released in Kampala on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, by the Acting Minister of Education and Sports, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, covered the June 2026 assessment series conducted across Uganda.
UHPAB reported that 89,663 students from 223 institutions participated in the assessment, comprising 75,577 continuing students and 14,086 finalists.
At Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery, Academic Registrar Vivian Acan Emily said the institution registered an overall success rate of about 95 percent among midwifery students, while the nursing section recorded 92.94 percent.
In Year Three, Semester One, both midwifery candidates who sat the examination passed, giving the class a 100 percent pass rate.
The nursing section had 13 candidates, with 12 passing and one failing, representing a 92.3 percent pass rate.
In Year Two, Semester One, nine midwifery candidates sat the examination. Eight passed and one failed, giving an 88.8 percent pass rate.
The nursing section had 39 candidates, of whom 37 passed and two failed, representing a 94.8 percent pass rate.
In Year Two, Semester Two, all three midwifery candidates who sat the examination passed, giving a 100 percent pass rate. The three nursing candidates also all passed, recording another 100 percent success rate.
For Year One, Semester Two, 11 midwifery candidates sat the examination, with nine passing and two failing, giving an 81.8 percent pass rate.
The nursing section had 62 registered candidates, although two did not sit the examination. Of those who sat, 59 passed and one failed, giving approximately a 95 percent pass rate among the candidates who sat.
In Year One, Semester One, 17 midwifery students sat the examination, with 16 passing and one failing one paper, representing a 94.1 percent pass rate.
The nursing section had 53 candidates. Six failed, representing an 11.32 percent failure rate, while the remaining candidates passed, giving a reported 88.6 percent pass rate.
Acan said one of the students who failed was unsuccessful in Anatomy and Physiology II, a subject she said had also presented challenges at the national level.
Acan attributed the school’s performance to the commitment of students and tutors, while urging learners to dedicate more time to both classroom learning and practical training.
She emphasized the importance of practical training in nursing and midwifery education, noting that several subjects students struggle with are closely connected to practical skills.
She encouraged students to spend adequate time in wards and other approved practical training areas, saying theoretical knowledge alone may not be sufficient to prepare learners for professional examinations.
Acan also urged tutors to follow the approved curriculum and ensure that the required content is adequately covered before examinations.
She congratulated students who successfully completed their assessments and thanked parents for supporting their children throughout their training.
At the same time, she encouraged students who failed one or two papers not to give up, but to return to school, concentrate on the failed subjects and prepare adequately for the next examination opportunity.
The Academic Registrar further commended UHPAB for releasing the results and for its role in supporting curriculum implementation and guiding tutors on curriculum delivery.
She concluded by appreciating the contribution of students, parents and tutors towards the institution’s academic progress and called on all stakeholders to remain committed to improving standards in nursing and midwifery education.
UHPAB was established under the TVET Act, 2025, following the merger of the Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board and the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board. It is responsible for assessment and certification of health professionals at diploma and certificate levels in Uganda.