Kenya: KMPDU Condemns Arrests of Ugandan Medical Interns, Calls for Regional Action

KMPDU stands in solidarity with Ugandan interns demanding better working conditions

The union has called for their immediate release and meaningful dialogue to resolve the internship crisis.

UMA demands release of remanded medical interns

“The UMA writes to register its vehement condemnation of the escalating state actions against medical interns,” Dr Asiimwe said in the letter

Kenya: KMPDU Condemns Arrests of Ugandan Medical Interns, Calls for Regional Action

Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment of healthcare workers demanding better working conditions threatens efforts to strengthen health systems across East Africa.

Cabinet lifts suspension of facilitation for medical interns

Health Minister in parliament today. PHOTO PARLIAMENT MEDIA Kampala, Uganda | URN | The cabinet has passed a resolution to pay all medical interns deployed for training at different internship centers a total of sh1 million each, government revealed on Tuesday, a day after eight interns remanded while marching to parliament to demand pay were released on court bail. The interns, according to Alioni Yorke Odria, the minister of state for national…

KMPDU condemns arrest of 8 medical interns in Uganda, demands their immediate release

KMPDU condemns the arrest of Ugandan medical interns demanding better conditions, urging dialogue and regional solidarity for healthcare workers' rights.

KMPDU condemns arrests of Ugandan medical interns, calls for regional action

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16— The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment of healthcare workers demanding better working conditions threatens efforts to strengthen health systems across East Africa. In a statement, KMPDU said medical interns should not be treated as criminals for peacefully advocating for their…