By James Alomu

Leaders in Soroti District have commended Cleveland School of Nursing and Midwifery for its strong academic performance after the institution ranked among the top nursing schools in Uganda in the recent national examination results.

The praise was made during a celebration held at the school to recognize the performance of its students in the 2025 national examinations. The institution was ranked 31st out of 260 nursing and midwifery training institutions that registered candidates for the exams across the country.

The event attracted district leaders, health workers, school administrators, tutors and students who gathered to celebrate the milestone in the institution’s academic journey and its growing role in strengthening the health workforce.

The Speaker of Soroti District, Stephen Olebe, said the ranking demonstrates the commitment of the school administration, tutors and students to academic excellence. He noted that the achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of both the learners and the teaching staff, urging the school leadership to continue strengthening the learning environment to sustain the good performance.

A total of 112 students from the institution sat for the December 2025 national examinations. According to the results, 105 students representing 94 percent passed successfully, while seven students accounting for six percent were required to retake one course unit. School administrators also reported that students who had previously retaken papers in earlier semesters managed to pass.

Jennifer Ilenyot, an education officer in the district and a board member of the institution, attributed the impressive performance to the tremendous effort by tutors and the commitment of the students. She said the results strengthen the reputation of the institution and increase opportunities for students graduating from the school.

The Acting Assistant District Health Officer in charge of Maternal and Child Health in Soroti District, Janet Alabo, commended the school management for investing in the training of competent nurses and midwives who will support the health sector. She encouraged parents and members of the public to visit the school and assess its training facilities, including the learning laboratories used by students.

The Managing Director of the institution, Francis Okello, said the celebration was organized to appreciate the dedication and hard work of both students and tutors. He attributed the good performance to the availability of adequate learning resources and the institution’s continued investment in digital learning tools such as an electronic library.

Okello added that the institution maintains strong partnerships with several health facilities that support the practical training of students, including Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Amuria General Hospital, Kaberamaido General Hospital and Tiriri Health Centre IV.

School leaders expressed optimism that continued investment in quality training, modern learning resources and strong partnerships with health facilities will further strengthen the institution’s role in producing skilled health professionals to serve communities across Uganda.