Aga Khan University (AKU) in Uganda has launched a new undergraduate programme, Bachelor of Nursing Science - Direct Entry, designed to equip the next generation of nurses with the advanced skills and knowledge essential for today's dynamic healthcare environment. According to Professor Eunice Ndirangu, the Dean at AKU's School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa (SONAM EA), the university has long championed nursing education, not only in Uganda, but also across Kenya, Tanzania, Pakistan and Afghanistan. “Our new direct-entry nursing programme is designed to equip Uganda’s future nurses with exceptional clinical skills, critical thinking, and leadership abilities,” she said. The comprehensive curriculum places strong emphasis on critical areas vital to modern health care, including patient-centred care, critical thinking, teamwork and inter-professional collaboration, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.