Mayanja Memorial Medical Institute (MMMI) on Saturday, November 15, 2025, celebrated the graduation of 754 students in a vibrant ceremony marking a major milestone in its mission to strengthen Uganda’s health workforce.
Graduates received qualifications in nursing, midwifery, laboratory sciences, and clinical medicine, joining the country’s growing cadre of trained health professionals.
During the ceremony, institute leaders emphasized professional ethics, licensing, and service to the community as essential elements for graduates entering the healthcare sector.
The Chairperson of MMMI’s Governing Council, Peace Busingye Sabiiti, reminded graduates that obtaining a professional license is a legal requirement for practice in all health-related fields.
“You are not allowed to practice if your profession council has not given you a license. You may be here celebrating, but when an opportunity comes and you have not been recognized by the professional body, you may not get the job. You can be a graduate, a qualified nurse, but as long as you are not registered by the regulatory body, you are not allowed to use the title ‘nurse’ or ‘midwife.’ When we find you practicing without a license, we can take action as we do with lawbreakers,” Sabiiti said, stressing the legal and ethical consequences of unlicensed practice.
The Acting Managing Director of MMMI, Professor Joram Kabakyenga, congratulated the graduates and encouraged them to serve with integrity and purpose.
“As our motto says, ‘Empowering to Serve,’ the training you have received has equipped you to go out and make a difference. Congratulations, and may God bless you,” he said, also acknowledging the dedication of the institute’s staff.
“Today we celebrate not only the academic achievements of our graduates but also a remarkable journey of vision, resilience, and commitment to excellence in health care training. MMMI was established to produce competent, compassionate, and ethical health workers to serve our communities,” Kabakyenga added.
Principal Jackline Ninyikiriza emphasized discipline, professionalism, and respect for patients, urging graduates to uphold high ethical standards.
“Dear graduates, respect patients as they come, and respect yourselves. Avoid taking bribes, and treat all patients equally, regardless of wealth or culture. Deliver care with dignity,” she advised.
The ceremony celebrated both academic excellence and MMMI’s commitment to producing skilled, ethical health professionals, at a time when Uganda’s healthcare system requires compassionate and qualified workers more than ever.