Walter Okello
Lira, Uganda | King James School of Nursing and Midwifery has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in healthcare education, achieving a remarkable 5th position among the best-performing nursing schools in Uganda based on the most recent examination results released by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
The results, announced last Friday, highlight outstanding performance across multiple student cohorts.
Speaking to the press, Executive Director Dick Odongo proudly shared that over 270 students sat for the exams, with all but one achieving a pass resulting in just a single retake required.
“This outstanding outcome places King James School of Nursing and Midwifery at 5th nationally and 3rd in Northern Uganda,” Odongo stated. “These results reflect the dedication of our teachers and the strong collaboration between school administrators, parents, and students.”
The released results cover several sets of candidates:
-Set 12 (who completed their studies last year)
-Set 13 (current final-semester students)
-Set 14 (set to finish in December)
-Set 15 (Year Two students)
-Set 16 (Year One, Semester One students)
Impressively, students across all sets recorded a 100% pass rate, underscoring the school’s consistent high standards. Odongo attributed this success to the teachers’ unwavering commitment to delivering training that equips students for both academic challenges and real-world healthcare demands.
The school’s strong performance stems from effective coordination among stakeholders and the tireless efforts of its faculty. “Our teachers give their all to ensure students receive quality education,” Odongo emphasized.
He added that King James School of Nursing and Midwifery will continue to maintains its reputation for top-tier results and pledges to sustain this level of achievement. “Graduates are prepared to serve communities diligently as competent nurses and midwives”. Odongo stressed.
He said Practical training plays a key role in the school’s success. Students undertake hospital attachments and internships at reputable government facilities, including Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Aber General Hospital, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, and Apac General Hospital, under close supervision.
Odongo also highlighted a transformative scholarship initiative through a memorandum of understanding with the office of Wonyaci. This partnership has made nursing education more accessible for students from the Lango sub-region, shifting the school’s student demographics and enabling more local learners to pursue careers in healthcare—unlike in the past when enrollment was dominated by students from other regions.
“We will continue embracing such initiatives to raise education standards and ensure many more students in Lango can afford and access nursing and midwifery courses,” Odongo added.
In closing, he urged recent graduates to register promptly with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council. Registration ensures their certificates are validated, allowing them to practice professionally anywhere in the world.
