The Principal of Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery (DSNM), Mr. Komakech James, has cautioned residents of Adagmon Parish in Dokolo Sub-County, Dokolo District, against the dangers of self-medication and seeking treatment from witch doctors, urging them to seek professional medical attention at recognised health facilities whenever they fall sick.
Mr. Komakech made the call on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during the final community placement supervision exercise, which also marked the official return of 46 students deployed to Adagmon Health Centre III and the surrounding community on October 19, 2026.
During the exercise, the Principal commended the students for improving household sanitation and hygiene through practical activities aimed at preventing disease outbreaks.
These included smearing houses, constructing plate stands, shelters and toilets, establishing kitchen gardens, planting flowers and building improved cooking stoves fitted with chimneys.
He further encouraged residents to embrace proper health-seeking behaviours, warning that self-medication and reliance on unqualified practitioners could expose them to serious health risks.
The initiative attracted commendation from community members, who described the students’ intervention as a remarkable transformation in household sanitation and hygiene.
Ms. Imat Esther Okello a resident of Amatidokcon Village in Adagmon Parish commended the students for sharing essential health information with residents, particularly on personal hygiene and the importance of sleeping under treated mosquito nets as a preventive measure against malaria.
She described the community placement programme as a valuable initiative and pledged to consider the institution when enrolling her children in the future.
The LCII Chairperson of Adagmon Parish, Mr. Albino Okello, also expressed satisfaction with the sanitation improvements registered during the students’ deployment, calling on the school administration to continue prioritizing community placement programmes.
He urged residents to take ownership of the sanitation structures and facilities established by the students to ensure they are properly maintained and continue benefiting the community beyond the placement period.
Meanwhile, the Academic Registrar, Ms. Vivian Emily Acan, highlighted the importance of community placement in strengthening students’ academic knowledge and practical competencies.
Ms. Acan also appealed to community members to continue welcoming and cooperating with students, assuring them that the institution intends to sustain the community placement programme.
The Health Inspector of Adagmon Health Centre III, Mrs. Eunice Adur equally urged residents to maintain the sanitation facilities established by the students, noting that proper maintenance would ensure their long-term usefulness to households.
The community placement programme is part of DSNM’s practical training approach, designed to equip nursing and midwifery students with hands-on experience while extending health education, disease prevention awareness and improved sanitation practices to communities.