UPS has remained a key player in Uganda’s agricultural value chain. Beyond ensuring food self-sufficiency, the Service has grown into a major producer of crops and livestock products while serving as a model institution for agricultural development.
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Uganda Prisons Service has emerged as the Best Overall Winner at the 32nd National Agricultural Show 2026 in Jinja City, also taking home awards for Best Livestock Demonstration Institution, Best Innovative Institution and Best Farmer Field School.
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has passed out 201 custodial health workers after completing a one-month induction course at the Prisons Academy and Training School (PATS). The officers, who were drawn from the recently passed out recruit warders and wardresses, completed the course during a ceremony held at Luzira Prisons Staff Clinic.
The group includes 33 Clinical Officers, 120 Enrolled Nurses, 15 Registered Nurses, 13 Enrolled Midwives, six Pharmacy Technicians, four Pharmacy Assistants, three Psychiatric Nurses, two Laboratory Technicians, two Theatre Assistants, one Community Psychology and Psychotherapy Officer, one Medical Records Officer and one Registered Midwife. The officers also underwent practical medical training within the Luzira Group of Prisons.
While representing the Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr. John Bosco Tumwebaze, Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons in charge of Administration thanked the Prisons Academy and Training School for preparing the officers during their nine months of recruit training. He congratulated the graduates upon completing the induction and reminded them that medical workers are an important part of the Uganda Prisons Service establishment.
Mr. Tumwebaze urged the officers to serve with professionalism, discipline and integrity while following the Prisons core values and code of conduct. He encouraged them to balance work and personal life, utilize the Prisons SACCO and Duty Free Shop, and observe mandatory leave. He also warned against desertion, saying there are clear procedures for leaving the Service.
The officers swore an oath of allegiance to serve in any part of the country and protect the Constitution of Uganda. Mr. Tumwebaze said the Service is depending on them to improve healthcare for prison staff, inmates and surrounding communities, adding that health is key in effective service delivery.
Mrs. Stella Nabunya, Commissioner of Prisons (Health Services) asked the officers to observe medical ethics, maintain confidentiality and remain professional while carrying out their duties. Meanwhile, Dr. James Kisambu, Commissioner of Medical Services confirmed that the deployment of the 201 custodial health workers will ensure 100 percent medical personnel coverage across all prison units in the country, which he described as a significant milestone in prison health service delivery.
In recent years, the Uganda Prisons Service has expanded health facilities, recruited more medical personnel, improved medical supplies and strengthened disease prevention programs. The passing out of the 201 custodial health workers is expected to further improve healthcare services for staff, inmates and the general public. The ceremony was attended by Officers in Charge of prisons within Kampala Extra Region, senior medical officers from Luzira and Prisons Headquarters.
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has passed out 201 custodial health workers after completing a one-month induction course at the Prisons Academy and Training School (PATS). The officers, who were drawn from the recently passed out recruit warders and wardresses, completed the course during a ceremony held at Luzira Prisons Staff Clinic.
The group includes 33 Clinical Officers, 120 Enrolled Nurses, 15 Registered Nurses, 13 Enrolled Midwives, six Pharmacy Technicians, four Pharmacy Assistants, three Psychiatric Nurses, two Laboratory Technicians, two Theatre Assistants, one Community Psychology and Psychotherapy Officer, one Medical Records Officer and one Registered Midwife. The officers also underwent practical medical training within the Luzira Group of Prisons.
While representing the Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr. John Bosco Tumwebaze, Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons in charge of Administration thanked the Prisons Academy and Training School for preparing the officers during their nine months of recruit training. He congratulated the graduates upon completing the induction and reminded them that medical workers are an important part of the Uganda Prisons Service establishment.
Mr. Tumwebaze urged the officers to serve with professionalism, discipline and integrity while following the Prisons core values and code of conduct. He encouraged them to balance work and personal life, utilize the Prisons SACCO and Duty Free Shop, and observe mandatory leave. He also warned against desertion, saying there are clear procedures for leaving the Service.
The officers swore an oath of allegiance to serve in any part of the country and protect the Constitution of Uganda. Mr. Tumwebaze said the Service is depending on them to improve healthcare for prison staff, inmates and surrounding communities, adding that health is key in effective service delivery.
Mrs. Stella Nabunya, Commissioner of Prisons (Health Services) asked the officers to observe medical ethics, maintain confidentiality and remain professional while carrying out their duties. Meanwhile, Dr. James Kisambu, Commissioner of Medical Services confirmed that the deployment of the 201 custodial health workers will ensure 100 percent medical personnel coverage across all prison units in the country, which he described as a significant milestone in prison health service delivery.
In recent years, the Uganda Prisons Service has expanded health facilities, recruited more medical personnel, improved medical supplies and strengthened disease prevention programs. The passing out of the 201 custodial health workers is expected to further improve healthcare services for staff, inmates and the general public. The ceremony was attended by Officers in Charge of prisons within Kampala Extra Region, senior medical officers from Luzira and Prisons Headquarters.
Today, the Uganda Prisons Netball Club proudly presented the East African Netball Club Championship trophy to the Commissioner General of Prisons, Can. Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, at Prisons Headquarters in Kampala.
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