The Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Nursing School Building to the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), marking a significant step in strengthening health sciences education and women’s empowerment in the country.
The handover ceremony took place at the IUIU Female Campus in Kabojja and was attended by senior officials, including Mr Muhammad Suleiman Aba Al-Khail, Executive Director of the ISF, and Mr Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), alongside members of the IUIU Council.
“This nursing school is not a standalone project,” said Ambassador Nusura Tiperu, Uganda’s Ambassador to Trkiye and Chairperson of IUIU’s Estates Planning and Development Committee. “It marks the beginning of a broader vision to develop a full-fledged medical and health sciences complex on this campus, one that will serve Uganda, the region, and the wider Muslim world.”
The newly commissioned facility, supported through ISF funding, is designed to enhance training capacity for nursing students by providing modern lecture rooms, skills laboratories, and learning infrastructure aligned with national and international standards.
Mr Aftab Ahmad Khokher underscored the importance of education as a foundation for societal progress, describing the project as a strategic investment in human development.
“The global demand for skilled nurses presents opportunities for Ugandan graduates to contribute both locally and internationally,” he said.
University officials and council members commended ISF for its sustained partnership with IUIU, which has included support for land acquisition, infrastructure development, and scholarships.
They reiterated the institution’s commitment to mobilising additional resources to complement donor funding and accelerate implementation of its development master plans.
The ceremony concluded with expressions of gratitude to ISF and OIC, with speakers describing the partnership as a long-term commitment to advancing education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment in Uganda and beyond.