Academic Registrar Immaculate Asherure reminded graduates that entering the labor market would demand resilience, innovation, and adaptability.
As Uganda’s healthcare system faces mounting pressure from rising patient numbers, limited resources, and rapidly evolving technology, new graduates are being challenged to redefine what service truly means.
This message resonated during the 13th graduation ceremony of St. Francis Schools of Health and Allied Sciences in Namataba, where religious leaders, educators, and health professionals urged graduates to embrace compassion, integrity, and innovation as the cornerstones of their careers.
The ceremony, attended by parents, guardians, lecturers, and hundreds of graduates, carried the theme: “Transforming Healthcare Service Delivery for the Betterment of Humanity.” For the institution and its guests, the theme was more than ceremonial—it was a call for a new generation of professionals to rebuild trust and dignity within healthcare and public service.
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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Kisubi, Br. Dr. Deogratius Mugema, described the graduating students as a “complete force” capable of transforming society through teamwork and ethical service.
Addressing the graduates, Mugema emphasized that healthcare transformation extends beyond hospital wards and theatres, encompassing interconnected systems driven by compassion, efficiency, and innovation.
“To the nursing and allied health graduates, you are the frontline of healing. To management graduates, you are the architects of systems that make service possible. To applied sciences graduates, you are the innovators bringing modern solutions into healthcare.”
He urged them to move beyond routine work and embrace empathy in every interaction with patients and communities.
“Every patient, every client, and every laboratory sample represents human life. Never allow routine to kill your compassion.”
Speakers repeatedly warned young professionals against corruption, negligence, and the pursuit of quick wealth, citing these tendencies as factors that weaken service delivery in Uganda. Mugema illustrated the spirit of genuine service through the story of Mother Teresa, who reportedly said, “I do it for love,” when asked why she tended to the dying without monetary incentive.
For many graduates, the message struck a chord in a profession where kindness often leaves a lasting impact.
Institution Rector Peter Kiwanuka Bbosa emphasized that graduates leave not only with qualifications, but with a responsibility to serve society with humility and integrity.
“These cadres are not trained simply for career advancement. They are prepared to lead with integrity, humility, and service to humanity.”
He also encouraged them to reject shortcuts to success and invest in continuous learning, collaboration, and research.
A total of 566 students graduated in various disciplines, with top performers including Lydia Angio (Diploma in Medical Records and Health Informatics, CGPA 4.70), Abdukadir Aminah Kaudha (Clinical Medicine and Community Health), Dorah Sabuwah (Health Promotion and Education), Brian Kyeterekera (Pharmacy), and Patience Nakabugo (Certificate Nursing).
Academic Registrar Immaculate Asherure reminded graduates that entering the labor market would demand resilience, innovation, and adaptability.
“In today’s global economy, competition is intense. Employers seek individuals who are innovative, adaptable, and committed to lifelong learning.”
During the graduation Mass, Rev. Fr. Prof. John Chrysotom Maviiri urged graduates to combine professional competence with empathy and patience.
“You have the professional training and knowledge, but you also need the heart to serve human beings.”
Drawing inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi, whose death marks 800 years in 2026, Maviiri called on graduates to reject greed and selfishness in favor of sacrifice and service. He emphasized that corruption, negligence, and compromised ethics are behind failures in healthcare and public infrastructure.
The ceremony underscored that true professional success goes beyond personal advancement—it is measured by integrity, compassion, and the ability to restore dignity and trust in the services they provide. For these graduates, the challenge ahead is not merely to earn a living, but to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
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