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UNMEB Results 2024/2025: Janet Museveni Releases Nursing & Midwifery Exam Scores, 18,470 Graduate

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Kampala, Uganda, September 26, 2024: Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet K. Museveni, released the results of the 37th series of the Uganda National Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB) final examinations for June 2024 at a ceremony held at State House, Nakasero, marking a significant achievement for the country’s next generation of healthcare professionals.

Out of 18,470 candidates who took the exams, an impressive 95.7% passed the certificate exams, while 94.4% passed the diploma exams.

“I thank God for enabling us yet again to come together in recognition of the milestone accomplished by the eighteen thousand four hundred and seventy young people who sat their final nursing and midwifery examinations,” Hon. Janet Museveni said.

Hon. Janet Museveni expressed her gratitude and congratulations to the successful students and acknowledged the collaborative efforts of UNMEB, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Health.

UNMEB’s Executive Secretary, Helen Mukakarisa Kataratambi, commended the candidates for their commitment and dedication, noting a significant improvement in results compared to previous years.

“These results demonstrate the commitment and dedication of our nursing and midwifery students. We are proud to see them embark on their journey to become qualified healthcare professionals.”

UNMEB’s Executive Secretary, Helen Mukakarisa Kataratambi

During the ceremony, the Minister welcomed the new UNMEB Chairperson, Ms. Christine Niimwesiga, and thanked the outgoing Chairperson, Mr. Wakida John Kennedy.

She emphasised the importance of supporting the reforms introduced by the TVET Policy, including the merger of UNMEB and the Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board.

The First Lady also addressed concerns about congestion in health training institutions and emphasised the importance of incorporating values and ethics into the nursing and midwifery curriculum.

With the release of the results, she encouraged unsuccessful candidates to retake the exams and thanked stakeholders for their support.

The successful candidates will play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services, offering hope for a brighter future for Uganda’s healthcare system.

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