Medics reject govt’s lunch instead of allowance offer to interns (opens original article in a new tab)

The Uganda Medical Association rejected the government's proposal to replace monthly internship allowances with lunch for medical interns, arguing that interns need more financial support beyond meals.

• UMA rejected the government's lunch-only proposal for interns.
• Interns require support for meals, transport, and healthcare, not just lunch.
• The government plans to assess financial implications of providing lunch to private institution graduates.
• The new policy abolishes internship allowances, drawing criticism from medical professionals.