UMA rejects proposal to offer lunch instead of intern allowances (opens original article in a new tab)

The Uganda Medical Association rejected a government proposal to provide lunch instead of intern allowances, stating interns require more comprehensive support. The government is studying the financial implications of providing lunch for 2000 interns annually, while the policy abolishing internship allowances has generated significant concern.

• UMA rejects government proposal to provide lunch instead of intern allowances
• Government proposal aims to address concerns after removal of one million shillings allowance for interns
• UMA president states interns require more than lunch, including breakfast, dinner, transport, and medical care
• Health minister says government will study financial implications of providing lunch for 2000 interns annually
• Policy abolishing internship allowances has generated significant concern