The Ministry of Health has announced the revocation of internship postings for 348 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students over policy guidelines and eligibility concerns.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale explained that the move follows a thorough review in line with existing internship regulations.
He explained that the decision aligns with the standards set by the Public Service Commission and the Ministry’s internal framework on internships
"The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that it has revoked the internship postings for 348 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students.
"This decision was made after careful consideration and in accordance with the Public Service Commission Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service (2016) and the Ministry of Health's Internship Policy for Healthcare Professionals (February 2020)," he said.
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According to Duale, the affected students had not yet graduated and thus did not meet the fundamental requirements to qualify for placement.
"According to the policies, internship placement is only available to individuals who have completed their studies, officially graduated, and obtained clearance from their regulatory body.
"Unfortunately, the affected BScN students have not yet officially graduated and therefore do not meet the eligibility criteria for internship placement," he added.
Duale reiterated the ministry's commitment to fairness and transparency in the internship allocation process, noting that available slots are limited to students who have completed their studies.
"The Ministry of Health is committed to upholding fairness and integrity in the placement process, ensuring that priority is given to individuals who have completed their studies and obtained the necessary clearance.
"The current public service commission internship establishment ceilings provide for 2,000 BScN intern positions annually, which are subject to structured inter-agency processes, including budgeting, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance," he concluded.
