The Ministry of Health has revoked the internship postings of 348 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students over failure to meet internship eligibility requirements.
In an official statement issued Tuesday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the decision was made after a thorough review and in line with the Public Service Commission Internship Policy and the Ministry of Health’s Internship Policy for Healthcare Professionals.
“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,” said CS Duale. “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’s Internship Policy (February 2020).”
The policies require that internship candidates must have completed their studies, officially graduated, and received clearance from their professional regulatory body. Duale explained that the affected students had not yet graduated and, therefore, did not qualify for internship placement.
He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to fairness and transparency, stating that internship opportunities must be reserved for individuals who have fulfilled all academic and regulatory obligations.
“The current Public Service Commission internship establishment ceilings provide for 2,000 BScN intern positions annually,” he added. “These are subject to structured inter-agency processes, including budgeting, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance.”
Despite the revocations, Duale reassured the public of the ministry’s continued support for healthcare professionals and its dedication to providing practical training opportunities through its structured internship programs.
Written By Rodney Mbua
