By Haron Okwir
DOKOLO – The Supreme Kadhi of the Greater Lango Muslim District, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda, has called for kindness in handling patients and the community, saying it is reportedly said that many health workers harass them.
He made the remarks during the recent dedication ceremony at Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery as Nursing and Midwifery schools across Uganda are actively preparing to wrap up their academic semesters.
He urged students of Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery to be different as they complete their semester.
Sheikh Balinda reminded the students that their profession is a calling from Allah, advising them to handle it with great care.
Mr. Melik Asianzu, Manager of DFCU Bank, Dokolo Branch, who was the chief guest, emphasized that their profession is a very noble one.
He explained that they deal with human lives and urged them to take their studies seriously.
Mr. Komakech James, the principal of the institution, cautioned finalists against early marriage and job scammers who tend to target medical students in order to scam them.
He said the institution is not just teaching students to pass exams but is providing them with holistic education.
He emphasized that after leaving the institution, they will return to the community and must have good morals to care for both the community and the patients.
Academic Registrar Mrs. Vivian Emily Acan reminded the candidates that the upcoming examination is not the final step in their studies.
She urged them to advance their education, telling them that ‘the sky is the limit’.
Mr. Richard Amen, one of the co-founders, cautioned them against bad behaviors that may lead to involvement in criminal activities after their courses.
Meanwhile, Mr. Eromu Charles another Director of the school advised them to apply the knowledge they were taught in any institutions they will attend after their courses.
Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery was granted a practicing license by the Ministry of Education and Sports in 2018, starting with an enrollment of only five students, compared to the current enrollment of 233 students.
