Nurses’ Union warns against selective deployment of medical interns

The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU) has raised alarms over the government’s selective deployment of medical interns, cautioning that it could disorient students and compromise healthcare service delivery.

Speaking to journalists in Kampala on Friday, UNMU President Mr Justus Cherop criticized the prioritization of government-sponsored students over private ones in the internship placement process. He expressed concerns that such selective treatment unfairly disadvantages private students, despite the significant financial investments made by their families.

“Regardless of…