Kagando Institute of Health Sciences once again demonstrated its sporting dominance after emerging overall champions at the 7th edition of the Rwenzori Inter-Health Institutions Games hosted at Virika Institute of Health Sciences in Fort Portal.
The week-long championship attracted eight health training institutions from across the Rwenzori region, with organisers saying the annual competition is aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and mental wellness among future healthcare professionals.
Kagando Institute maintained its remarkable seven-year dominance by clinching five trophies and reaffirming its reputation as one of the region’s best-performing institutions in both academics and sports.
The institution emerged champions in women’s football, women’s athletics, men’s athletics, men’s volleyball, and men’s netball. Kagando also secured second-place finishes in men’s handball and women’s netball.
Speaking during the tournament, Jessie Akello said the games play a critical role in shaping disciplined and resilient healthcare workers.
“Sports are essential in building teamwork, discipline and mental strength among students pursuing health-related courses. These competitions help prepare learners to handle pressure and challenges they may face in the medical profession,” Akello said.
She added that the Ministry of Health encourages institutions to nurture not only academically competent health workers, but also physically fit and socially responsible professionals.
“The games also promote unity, leadership and interaction among students from different institutions, which is important in building a collaborative healthcare system,” she noted.
Participating institutions included Fort Portal College of Health Sciences, FINS Medical University, Bwera College of Health Sciences, Rwenzori School of Nursing and Midwifery, St. Mary’s Nursing School, and Prime School of Nursing and Midwifery.
The tournament attracted hundreds of students, tutors, and sports enthusiasts, creating a vibrant atmosphere marked by competition and regional solidarity.
Sports administrators in the region said such tournaments are becoming increasingly important in nurturing balanced healthcare professionals who are physically active, mentally resilient, and capable of working effectively in demanding medical environments.
With another successful edition concluded, Kagando Institute will now shift focus to defending its dominance as rival institutions intensify preparations for future competitions.
