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…..

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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.

KMPDU urged the immediate and unconditional release of detained interns and healthcare workers.
The union called for meaningful dialogue between the Ugandan government and its Ministry of Health to address the crisis.
KMPDU stressed that the issues of delayed deployment, unpaid stipends, and poor working conditions for interns are a regional concern requiring coordinated action.

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