The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has released the results for the second series of assessments conducted by the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board.
The assessments were carried out from 1st to 12th December 2025 across 215 accredited Health TVET assessment centres nationwide, marking the second national assessment exercise conducted under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act 2025. The number of centres increased by 15 percent compared to the previous series.
A total of 100,272 candidates participated in the exercise, comprising 81,230 continuing trainees and 19,042 final semester candidates. Among the final semester candidates, 5,377 were enrolled in diploma programmes while 13,665 pursued certificate programmes. Of these candidates, 12,989 were female and 6,053 were male.
For certificate programmes, 13,089 out of the 13,665 candidates passed the assessments, translating into a pass rate of 95.8 percent. Among those who passed, 2,469 attained distinction, 9,998 obtained credit, and 622 achieved a pass grade. However, 215 candidates did not meet the pass mark and will be required to retake the failed papers, while 361 candidates were absent. Health training institutions with absentee candidates have been advised to follow up and encourage them to complete their programmes.
In the diploma category, 5,377 candidates registered for the assessments, of whom 4,469 passed. Among the successful candidates, 188 achieved distinction, 3,600 obtained credit, and 681 passed. A total of 724 candidates did not reach the pass mark and will be given an opportunity to resit their papers, while 184 candidates were absent.
While releasing the results, the minister noted that candidature for Health TVET programmes had increased by 22.8 percent, highlighting growing interest in health-related training.
“These programmes are essential for promoting employment, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance,” she said, adding that the ministry is working to align training skills with labour market demands to address unemployment.
She also welcomed an 11.2 percent improvement in performance among certificate candidates, describing it as a positive indicator of progress within the training system.
The minister further revealed that Cabinet approved the National Health Education and Training Policy on 6 October 2025. The policy provides guidance on the development, regulation, and monitoring of standards for health professionals in the country.
In addition, the Ministry of Education and Sports is implementing several infrastructure improvement projects in health training institutions. Recently, a girls’ hostel worth over UGX 2 billion with a capacity of 200 trainees was commissioned at Hoima School of Nursing and Midwifery. A three-storey classroom block capable of accommodating 400 students was also completed at Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Construction of the Wapakhabulo Memorial College of Nursing and Midwifery is also ongoing and currently stands at about 50 percent completion, fulfilling one of the Presidential pledges.
The minister also commended the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board for achieving “Vote” status, which will take effect in the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the institution’s operations.
