The Minister for Information and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has warned health practitioners against engaging in extortionist tendencies at their respective health centers.
Dr.Baryomunsi emphasized that being a health worker is not just a job, but a divine calling from God to save lives.
He made this call while officiating at the 4th graduation ceremony of Rugarama School of Nursing and Midwifery held at the grounds of the Diocese of Kigezi Headquarters located at Rugarama Hill in Kabale Municipality.Baryomunsi emphasized the importance of medical practitioners adhering to the professional commitments they made, urging them to refrain from the unethical practice of extorting money from the sick in exchange for their services.
He also stressed that the healthcare profession is not just a job but a divine calling from God to serve His people by saving lives. Baryomunsi further emphasized the need for healthcare practitioners to remain vigilant when entrusted with the lives of Ugandans.At the function, the main celebrant, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, expressed his appreciation for the graduates' determination in choosing a path dedicated to saving people's lives.
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