Archbishop Kaziimba Slams Government Over Withdrawn Medical Intern Allowances

[Da Dona]

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has strongly criticized government over its decision to withdraw allowances for medical interns, describing the move as unfair and a risk to Uganda’s already strained health system.

Speaking during a Sunday service at All Saints’ Cathedral in Kampala, Archbishop Kaziimba questioned government spending priorities, arguing that it was unreasonable to cut funding for frontline health workers while maintaining high expenditure on other areas such as luxury items for public officials.

He specifically pointed to the contrast between the estimated Shs158 billion allocated for purchasing vehicles for Members of Parliament and the Shs28 billion required to sustain medical interns’ allowances, saying the justification of lack of funds was not convincing.

The Archbishop emphasized that Uganda’s health system heavily depends on medical interns, noting that they often handle much of the daily workload in hospitals due to the shortage of senior doctors. He warned that removing their allowances could further weaken service delivery in public health facilities.

Medical interns currently receive about Shs1 million per month, a reduction from earlier agreed figures following previous government adjustments. The recent policy changes under the National Education and Training for Health framework have sparked criticism from health workers and civil society groups, some of whom argue that interns are being overworked and under-supported.

The Archbishop’s remarks add to growing public debate over how government prioritizes spending, especially in critical sectors like health. Medical professionals and advocacy groups continue to call for restoration of allowances, warning that continued cuts could worsen staffing gaps and strain Uganda’s healthcare system further.

As discussions continue, attention remains on whether government will reconsider its position amid rising pressure from religious leaders, medical bodies, and the public.
Daily Monitor UG.

 

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[Papaah]

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[Da Dona]

Akili za wanasiasa wa Africa zinafanana

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[Da Dona]

Hiyo yakwao kali, hata Idd Amin Mama hana ubaya huo.

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[Eronda]

Today he is speaking🔥🔥

 

[Verrazanno]

Vihabari vidogo vidogo vya mishahara ya vibarua wa Uganda vinatuhusu nini sisiiiii ???

Uganda wana discuss mambo ya bongo?

Kwa nini tusijikite kwenye ya kwetuuuu????

Mtanganyika kwa nini anapenda ku kiss stinking ass za watu wa mataifa mengine ?

Halafu habari inapewa permanent front page space...... wakati kuna Mtanganyika kaweza thread yake imefunikwa au imefutwa au imekubaliwa lakini haijabandikwa hapo juu.... Lakini habari za ma intern wa Uganda zinabandikwa kwa msisitizo.... Watanzania kwenye kujithamini ni watu mapoyoyo na mazuzui wa dunia.....

 

[Manjagata]

Hiyo yakwao kali, hata Idd Amin Mama hana ubaya huo.

Ya kwenu hiyo ni takataka!

 

[Strong ladg]

Vihabari vidogo vidogo vya mishahara ya vibarua wa Uganda vinatuhusu nini sisiiiii ???

Uganda wana discuss mambo ya bongo?

Kwa nini tusijikite kwenye ya kwetuuuu????

Mtanganyika kwa nini anapenda ku kiss stinking ass za watu wa mataifa mengine ?

Halafu habari inapewa permanent front page space...... wakati kuna Mtanganyika kaweza thread yake imefunikwa au imefutwa au imekubaliwa lakini haijabandikwa hapo juu.... Lakini habari za ma intern wa Uganda zinabandikwa kwa msisitizo.... Watanzania kwenye kujithamini ni watu mapoyoyo na mazuzui wa dunia.....

JF ipo hadi Uganda na waganda wanaitumia vizuri tu kujadili mambo yao

 

[Da Dona]

Vihabari vidogo vidogo vya mishahara ya vibarua wa Uganda vinatuhusu nini sisiiiii ???

Uganda wana discuss mambo ya bongo?

Kwa nini tusijikite kwenye ya kwetuuuu????

Mtanganyika kwa nini anapenda ku kiss stinking ass za watu wa mataifa mengine ?

Halafu habari inapewa permanent front page space...... wakati kuna Mtanganyika kaweza thread yake imefunikwa au imefutwa au imekubaliwa lakini haijabandikwa hapo juu.... Lakini habari za ma intern wa Uganda zinabandikwa kwa msisitizo.... Watanzania kwenye kujithamini ni watu mapoyoyo na mazuzui wa dunia.....

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Also, this forum is not exclusively for Tanzania. It has dedicated sections for several countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and others. The story you are referring to was posted in the Uganda section for a Ugandan audience, which is why it was featured there.

This is not about giving foreign news more importance than local news. It is simply a reflection of the fact that the platform serves readers from different countries, each with their own interests. Just as Tanzanians are interested in Tanzanian news, Ugandans are interested in Ugandan news, and both deserve