interns seek clarity on welfare ahead of
Medical pre-interns in Uganda are requesting urgent clarification from the government regarding their welfare and deployment arrangements for August. The interns are concerned about the lack of communication regarding the ongoing review of the National Education and Training for Health policy.
Why it matters
The uncertainty surrounding internship deployment impacts the readiness of the healthcare workforce and the delivery of medical services.
Health: Medical pre-interns seek clarity on welfare ahead of
Medical pre-interns seek clarity on welfare ahead of August deployment
"We appreciate that the government has acknowledged concerns surrounding the policy and indicated that it is under review. However, with deployment drawing closer, we request clarity on the way forward, particularly regarding welfare facilitation and internship arrangements," Ssegonga said.
Dr Silver Ssegonga, speaking on behalf of the prospective interns, said while government leaders had indicated that the policy was under review, formal communication on the next steps was necessary given the approaching deployment period. (Courtesy Photo)
- Prospective medical interns have asked the government to provide clarity on their welfare and the implementation of the National Education and Training for Health (NETH) Policy ahead of their scheduled deployment in August, saying certainty on the way forward will enable them to prepare for service delivery.
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