Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS) developed its 2023/24–2027/28 Strategic Plan to guide the Institute's growth and delivery of its mandate in health professionals' education and training, research and community empowerment. The five-year plan, themed “Consolidating the Gains on the Journey from Good to Great,” builds on the achievements and lessons of the previous strategic period while responding to changing health, education and development needs.
The Strategic Plan is anchored in MIHS's vision, “A Leader in Health Professionals Development,” and its mission of transforming health service delivery systems through value-based, context-specific, hands-on training, education and research for improved well-being and sustainable development of society. It seeks to position MIHS as a leading institution in the development of competent health professionals for local and global settings.
The Plan is organised around three strategic goals: consolidating MIHS's position as a lead brand in quality health professionals' education and training; enhancing research capacity and increasing quality research output; and strengthening the Institute's capacity to deliver its mandate efficiently and sustainably. These priorities include strengthening quality assurance, expanding and improving infrastructure, institutionalising research, promoting experiential learning and knowledge transfer, strengthening student life and alumni engagement, and improving governance, human resources, financial sustainability and support services.
The Strategic Plan is also aligned with relevant national development priorities, including Uganda Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan (NDP III), particularly in relation to health service access, health workforce development, research and development, skills development, and science, technology and innovation. Through this strategic direction, MIHS continues to strengthen its contribution to developing a competent health workforce and improving health and well-being in Uganda and beyond.