KMPDU Addresses Arrest of 8 Interns in Uganda
A dispute over the treatment of medical interns in Uganda has drawn the attention of Kenya's doctors' union...
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has strongly condemned the arrest of eight medical interns in Uganda following a protest over unpaid allowances and poor working conditions. The interns were charged with common nuisance and remanded in prison.
- Eight medical interns were arrested on August 12, 2026, in Kampala.
- KMPDU is demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the detained interns.
- The arrests are linked to Uganda's new National Education and Training for Health (NETH) policy, which reclassifies internships as training, impacting allowances.
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KMPDU Condemns Arrests of Ugandan Medical Interns - August 2026
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the arrest and mistreatment of medical interns in Uganda, calling it a regional healthcare workforce crisis. The union has strongly condemned the arrest of eight medical interns in Uganda following a protest over unpaid allowances and poor working conditions, with the interns charged with common nuisance and remanded in prison. Meanwhile, Kenya is set to host its inaugural Health Summit 2026 on August 18-19 at the KICC, focusing on the nation's journey towards Universal Health Coverage under the theme "Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right." The summit brings together over 5,000 delegates to assess the progress of health reforms.
