About School of Hygiene-Mbale
One of the oldest tertiary institutions in Uganda dedicated to training Environmental Health professionals since 1958.
School of Hygiene-Mbale is a tertiary institution under the Ministry of Education and Sports in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 as amended 2003, and 2006.
Located in the picturesque eastern region of Uganda at the foothills of Mt. Elgon, the institution has grown from training Health Inspectors and Health Assistants to becoming a center of excellence in public health education.
Background
School of Hygiene-Mbale was founded in 1958 by the colonial government to train Health Inspectors (Assistant Environmental Health Officers), Health Assistants (Environmental Health Assistants), and Health Orderlies in response to rampant outbreaks of communicable diseases associated with poor housing, poor social status, ignorance, and poor living conditions during the time and after the world wars.
Some of these diseases were eradicated, for example Small Pox, and others have been brought under control through public health interventions employed by these cadre of health workers which include: immunisation, improvement in housing, health education and health promotion, water supply, vector and vermin control and environmental hygiene/sanitation.
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Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
"To be a centre of excellence in training skilled, innovative graduates, globally engaged in Public Health."
Our Mission
"To enhance professionalism and innovativeness through quality training, research and community engagement for a healthy community and sustainable development."
School Motto
"For health promotion"
Our Core Values
Team work
Working together to achieve our goals
Respect for Diversity
Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds
Integrity
Upholding ethical standards in all we do
Practical
Applying hands-on approaches to learning
Professionalism
Maintaining high standards in all our endeavors
Principal's Message
School of Hygiene-Mbale with its rich history in Environmental health training dating back to the Post-independence era is committed to producing up-to-date globally dynamic and innovative health professionals that are ready to deal with contemporary Public health challenges affecting communities today.
SoHM started in 1958 with only two programmes that is Certificate in Environmental Health Science (CEHS) and Diploma in Environmental Health Science (DEHS) but with its strategic plan in place its vision is 'to become a center of excellence in training skilled, innovative graduates who are globally engaged in Public Health", this vision with a strong team of qualified and committed staff, a proactive school governing council, government support, parents and all other partners will make School of Hygiene-Mbale a global multi-disciplinary public health training institution.
Governance & Administration
Governance
The school is governed by a School Governing Council appointed by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
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Led by the Principal and supported by dedicated administrative staff to ensure smooth operation of the institution.
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Our qualified academic staff and support staff are committed to delivering quality education and services.
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Fact Sheet
History
- One of the oldest tertiary institutions in Uganda (Construction was commissioned in 1958)
- First students admitted in 1960
- The School was a donation by the Queen of England
Education
- First training institution to offer training of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in Uganda
Innovations
- Modified handwashing facility
- PHAST training approach
- Sanitation farming
Students' Leadership
- Student Guild Government structured like the Government of Uganda
Community
- All regions of Uganda are represented in the student enrollment
- There are 13 students Cultural Associations, Clubs and Societies
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Past Principals
Since the beginning of the School and the training of Health Inspectors, Health Assistants and Health Orderlies, the School has had four (4) European Principals namely; Mr. Jordan, Mr. Wilky Mr. Pitts James, and Mr. S.J Farr.
The non-European Principals included the following:
- Mr. Owalam Y. Ernest (1967-1971)
- Mr. John Augustine Dhikosoka (1972-1975)
- Mr. Enyamu H.F.O John (1975-1987)
- Mr. Kaahwa Shadrack Apuuli Baguma (1987-1994)
- Mr. Paulo Lo' Obore Oluka (1994-2003)
- Mr. Okwalinga Henry Tito (2003-2004)
- Mr. Masaba Chris Eddix (2004)
- Mr. Nangosya Mike (2005)
- Mr. Tigawalana Robert (2005)
- Mr. Agondua Joseph (2006-2013 & 2015)
- Mr. Ongom James Denis (2014 & 2016-2019)
- Mr. Ilukor Geresom (2019 to date)
Our Location
The School is located in Nkoma, Mbale behind Islamic University Uganda-Mbale Main campus, 1km off Mbale - Kumi Road from a junction which is 3km from Mbale town. Mbale town is found in Eastern region of Uganda which is about 225 Kms (or 4 hours) from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. (Mbale-Kumi Road is part of the Northern great road i.e from Capetown to Cairo)
Mbale Town is situated at the foothills of the Masaba Hills, which is part of the Mt. Elgon Mountain ranges. The school is located at the highest part of Mbale town.
Mbale town experiences both cool and dry weather conditions. Mbale is a town with all types of local foods found in Uganda. It also friendly people from different tribes but the majority being the Bagishu who are the local inhabitants of Bugisu-the local name given to this part of region.