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Draft:Fort Portal College of Health Sciences

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Fort Portal College of Health Sciences (FPCOHES) is a government-supported institution in Uganda offering diploma-level education in health sciences.[1][2][3] As of November 2024, it is one of the several allied health training institutions in Uganda.[3]

Location

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The college is located at Plot 9, Mugurusi Road, Buhinga, Fort Portal City, approximately 296 kilometers (183 miles) west of Kampala, the capital of Uganda.

History

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Founded in 1965, FPCOHES began as the Fort Portal School of Medical Assistants, situated at the King's Palace in Fort Portal[1].[4] It moved to its current location near Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital in 1969. In 1984, it was renamed the Fort Portal School of Clinical Officers following a curriculum review. It later transitioned to its current status as a college of health sciences.

Academic programs

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FPCOHES offers a range of certificate and diploma programs[1] designed to equip students with practical and theoretical skills in health sciences:

Certificate programs

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  • Medical Records and Health Informatics
  • Pharmacy
  • Theatre Techniques

Diploma programs

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  • Clinical Medicine and Community Health
  • Pharmacy

Higher Diploma program

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  • Anaesthesia
  • Health Leadership and Management

The institution combines academic learning with hands-on training, leveraging partnerships with healthcare providers.

Governance and leadership

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The college is overseen by a governing council[5] that includes representatives from healthcare and education sectors. Its administrative team ensures effective policy implementation and smooth day-to-day operations. The current principal is Mr. Samuel Kizito.[1]

Student life

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Students at FPCOHES participate in a variety of activities that complement their education, including:

  • Sports and athletic events
  • Cultural celebrations
  • Leadership opportunities through the student council
  • Community health awareness campaigns
  • Clubs and societies that foster teamwork and personal growth

Alumni

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FPCOHES maintains connections with alumni who have contributed significantly to the healthcare sector. Some of the alumni include:

  • Richard Byaruhanga Sserioza - Lecturer[6]
  • Dr. Ponsiano Kabagyenga Nuwagaba - Lecturer[7]
  • Dr. Iddi Matovu - Public Health Consultant[8]
  • Rose Nassali[9][10] - Principal, Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Fort Portal COHES". fortportalcohes.ac.ug. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ^ "Fort Portal College Of Health Sciences (FPCOHES) - Ayoma". Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ^ a b "ACCREDITED SCHOOLS – Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB)". Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ^ Prospectus 2024/2025. Fort Portal College of Health Sciences. 2024-09-22.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ^ "UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2001". www.ugandalaws.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ^ "Byaruhanga Sserioza Richard". Bishop Stuart University. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  7. ^ "Uganda: PhD Study On Women With Disabilities Accessing Antenatal Care in Rural Uganda". University of Cape Town. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  8. ^ "Matovu to use his PHD to fight HIV and TB". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  9. ^ "Find Health Practitioner". ehealthlicense.go.ug. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  10. ^ Nangonzi, Yudaya (2023-09-08). "Health trainers call for localized curricula, better learning infrastructure". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  11. ^ "Ms. Nassali Rose". Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences - Mulago. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  12. ^ "Institutions – National Council for Higher Education". October 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "ACCREDITED SCHOOLS – Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB)".
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