The Department of Nursing, under the School of Health Sciences the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) received skills laboratory equipment worth US$23,000 from its longstanding partner, Seed Global Health, to strengthen practical training and improve the quality of nursing education.
The equipment was officially handed over on 15 October 2026 in a ceremony attended by faculty, staff, and College leadership members. The handover reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between MakCHS and Seed Global Health in advancing health professions education.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Richard Muhindo, Dean-School of Health Sciences, expressed gratitude to Seed Global Health for its continued commitment to nursing education and academic excellence. He noted that the equipment would enable students to practise essential clinical skills in a controlled learning environment before applying them in patient care settings. Dr. Muhindo pledged the Department’s commitment to maintaining and fully utilising the equipment to enhance teaching, learning and the development of competent nursing professionals.
Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Principal of MakCHS, welcomed the support, noting that it would contribute to strengthening the College’s skills training capacity. He highlighted that the Department of Nursing is working towards attaining full School status and to take advantage of the College’s capacity to approve clinical fellowships. He further urged the Department to expand specialised training by developing programmes that prepare critical care nurses to respond to the growing demands of healthcare delivery.
Ms. Irene Atuhairwe, Country Director of Seed Global Health, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to its partnership with Makerere University and MakCHS, particularly the Department of Nursing. She expressed appreciation for the collaboration, which was formalised in 2019, and commended the University for its continued engagement in strengthening health professions education. Ms. Atuhairwe emphasised Seed Global Health’s commitment to supporting Makerere University in producing highly skilled healthcare professionals equipped to deliver quality patient care and improve health outcomes.
The Acting Head of the Department of Nursing, Dr. Joyce Nankumbi, also delivered remarks during the handover, joining other speakers in appreciating the support and its contribution to nursing education.
The donation builds on the ongoing collaboration between MakCHS and Seed Global Health to strengthen the training of healthcare professionals. By equipping the skills laboratory, the partnership is expected to provide nursing students with improved opportunities for simulation-based learning, practical skills development and preparation for clinical practice. The support also underscores the importance of sustained partnerships between universities and health sector organisations in building a competent healthcare workforce capable of responding to current and emerging patient care needs.
