Ministry of Health to Tighten Regulations for Healthcare Worker Training

The healthcare system can only be as strong as its workforce.
The Ministry of Health has revealed that it’s collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Sports to overhaul the training processes for healthcare providers in Uganda.
According to the ministry, the initiative aims to address widespread concerns about declining standards in public health facilities and the inadequate preparedness of many health professionals.
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The Ministry has expressed concern that the current training framework does not adequately equip healthcare workers with the skills needed to handle the increasing demands of Uganda’s healthcare system.
Dr. Okware Joseph, the director general in charge of regulation and governance noted that the review will focus on aligning the curricula, enhancing practical training, and ensuring accountability in training institutions.
Dr. Okware has also emphasised the importance of improving professionalism and standards in the healthcare sector.
"The healthcare system can only be as strong as its workforce.
We are committed to ensuring that healthcare providers receive the highest quality training to serve Ugandans better," Dr. Okware
The announcement comes amid increasing criticism over lapses in service delivery at public hospitals, including the recent death of a patient at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital due to inadequate staffing.
Officials believe that better training and strict regulation of healthcare education are key to addressing these challenges.
The Ministry has vowed to restore public trust by ensuring that both training institutions and practitioners meet the required standards for service delivery.