Little Winnie Foundation

Dear Stakeholders,

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my reflections on the new Health Education and Training Policy. Allow me to add my voice once again.

I have recently been tagged in many posts asking me to reflect on the medical internship payment cut. Seeing how busy all the streets of social media and WhatsApp have become on this issue, here is my response.

One of my friends told me, "Winnie, if you're not at the decision making table, you fight with your keyboard." That was thought-provoking.Lets continue to make use of the tools we have to advocate for what is not right.

Truthfully, this issue is a very delicate POLITICAL matter.

It requires more political engagement, inclusive consultation and a genuine willingness to engage.

Thinking further beyond the 1 million shillings payment,

I am asking what happens beyond internship???

The Ministry of Health states that interns are too many and there is no budget to fund them in the facilities.

But we all know that when you go to government facilities, patient numbers are overwhelming while staff remain few.

So in my reflection, this should be a win-win. Interns bring in human resource, serve patients and ultimately quality of care and health service delivery are improved.

The alternative not having them rather pay only government sponsored students not private is worse, especially when human resources at these facilities are so limited.

Beyond that, I speak this very deeply,the level of unemployment remains a critical challenge for many healthcare workers.

Even after internship, many are confused and distressed. There are no jobs. People are on the streets.

It would be so great if the government and Ministry of Health showed clear plans and strategies to recruit these healthcare workers immediately after internship.

That would excite many because as you struggle, you are at least sure of a job when you finish.

The pressure is real for both parents and students.

And who suffers? The PATIENT whom all of us are prone to becoming.

This decision feels quite unfair, political, and non-inclusive.

Based on the feedback I am seeing, it may do more harm than good. The repercussions for both parties may not be so easy.

We all remember what happened with Nursing internship. It was scrapped off regardless of all efforts to maintain it.

Why? Political issues? Money issues??

In conclusion,

We appreciate the government and the Ministry of Health for all their efforts. But we immediately advocate for,

1. A revision of some of these sensitive decisions
2. Inclusive consultation from all stakeholders
3. Addressing the gaps in curriculum review to align with the policy
4. Provision of funds so that everyone is fairly treated
5.Revise the time of implementation of this policy

There is a lot of money misuse and poor prioritization in many sectors.

But we believe that if the political will is there, interns should be paid and actually given more. And that improvement should continue.

I wish to encourage as many healthcare workers and other well wishers to get interested in what is happening and continue to advocate.

What are your thoughts? What are you doing to make things better?Your voice matters !!!

Regards,
Ms Winnie Nabukeera
Nurse|CEO LWF|Social Entrepreneur|Soft skills trainer|CPD expert|Author -SOFT SKIlLLS book|Farmer
www.littlewinniefoundation.org
+256771045642

Happy Hero's Day, Uganda.

Today and every day, we celebrate our dedicated healthcare workers who work tirelessly day and night to protect our communities and serve them with compassion.

We see you, we honor you and LWF will continue to advocate for your challenges and the gaps in service so that you can serve more happily and with the support you truly deserve.

Wishing you all the best on this special day.

www.littlewinniefoundation.org

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Wishing you a happy transformative month friends.

www.littlewinniefoundation.org
Nabukeera Winnie