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Ministry of Health reverses policy, restores monthly allowance for medical interns

19 August 2026, 11:12 am

Mr Ainebyona, Senior Communications Officer at the Ministry of Health.

By Frank Oyugi

Lira / Kampala — The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed that the Government has reversed its decision on medical intern facilitation, fully restoring the monthly net allowance of Shs 1 million for all deployed interns across the country.

Speaking on the Yite Twolo morning talk-back programme broadcast on Oroma TV and Qfm 94.3 FM, Senior Public Relations Officer Emmanuel Ainebyona said Cabinet had rescinded its earlier proposal under the National Education and Training for Health policy following widespread stakeholder consultations.

The Ministry said the decision reflects the Government’s commitment to listening to young health professionals and maintaining stability within the health sector.

Mr Ainebyona clarifies the restoration of medical interns’ monthly allowances.

Under the finalised Cabinet directive, all 2,490 medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists and graduate nurses deployed across 77 accredited internship centres nationwide will receive a uniform gross monthly facilitation of Shs 1,268,929. This translates into a net pay of Shs 1 million after standard tax deductions.

Notably, Cabinet suspended the controversial proposal to differentiate between government-sponsored and privately sponsored graduates, ensuring equal financial facilitation for all deployed interns.

Furthermore, Cabinet scrapped the directive requiring students to complete an internship before graduating. Medical students will continue to graduate after fulfilling their university academic requirements before proceeding to clinical internship placements as postgraduates.