Learn more about Lubega institute of nursing and Health Professionals
Lubega Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences (LINMS) is a brainchild of Prof. Dr. Muhamadi Lubega. Dr. Lubega is a Professor of Medicine, who has a remarkably good truck performance in the field of Health Education and in Management of Health Systems.
Prof. Dr. Muhamadi Lubega is a Public Health Specialist, an experienced Medical Doctor and a renowned Educationist, Manager and Scientist. He has in the past successfully been a founding member of Busoga University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lugazi School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lugazi Mixed Primary School, Lubega Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences and Lubega School of Health Professionals. These are all successful private institutions in Uganda.
Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi is the Chairman of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council amd also doubles as the first Deputy Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom.
This exposure has made Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi realize the apparent need for higher education in the country
The Institutes have a Memorandum of Understanding with Iganga District Hospital, Tororo District Hospital, Kamuli District Hospital, Busolwe General Hospital, St. Francis Buluba Hospital, Iganga Municipal Council Health Centre, Iganga Islamic Medical centre, Busesa Health Centre and Namungalwe Health Centre where students go for practicum.
The Institutes have a total population of one thousand five hundred students, employs over one hundred staff both academic and
administrative, bought two institute buses for transporting students to various practicum sites, two staff vans and has acquired enough textbooks, Laboratory Equipment and a standby generator. The Institutes have also acquired about thirty acres of land for current and future development.
In view of the above, the institutes have the capacity and potential in terms of infrastructure, equipment and human resource to offer programmes at degree level.
The institute mission is to provide high quality education in health and other professionals with the desired mix of skills and knowledge to meet national and global health challenges at affordable cost.
The vision of the institute is to be leaders in producing a multi-skilled competent and community-based health workforce that will positively impact the trend of health care in the region through practical and feasible innovations.
Excellence in Education and Research: Committed to maintaining high standards of academic excellence. Human Dignity and Compassionate Care: Nurturing professionals who respect dignity and provide patient-centered care. Community Engagement and Health Equity: Making meaningful contributions to society through outreach.
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
This motto reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive education while empowering our graduates to make meaningful contributions to healthcare and society.
To become a leading institution for health education, research, and service provision in Uganda, East Africa and beyond. We aim at producing competent health professionals with the desired mix of skills to enable them to provide excellent care, engage in research, and advance healthcare systems.
Our philosophy is founded on Holistic Healthcare Education. We believe in the integration of knowledge, research, ethical practice, and community service. We cultivate healthcare leaders who combine scientific expertise with compassionate care, are committed to social justice, and continuously strive to innovate and improve healthcare delivery in Uganda, Africa, and the world.
Meet the dedicated team behind our success
Principal LINMS
Principal LUSHP
Academic Registrar
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Deputy Pricinple
Secretary
Secretary
Research, Funding, Facilities, Achievements & Future Vision
Periodically, the institute engages in research and organizes dissemination seminars, conducts workshops and engages in public and community lectures as well as conferences to promote training and learning for students, practicing professionals and the general public. The niche of the institute is Public Health and this makes our graduates rank among the high achievers in the field of health.
Also the institute undertakes pilot studies and community surveys in the neighbourhood and other outreach communities to ascertain the health status and needs of the community, possible health risks and emergence of new diseases and to determine their intensity, source and prevalence. The results obtained are then disseminated locally, nationally and internationally as scientific evidence, relevant for academic and policy needs.
The institute adopted a diversified funding model to ensure sustainability and growth. The sources of funding include:
Lubega Institute of Nursing and Medical Sciences sit on a thirty-acre piece of land for current and future developments. The institute is easily accessible by public and private transport from Iganga town, and the campus has walk-ways within that are well furnished with pavers.
