Gov’t to deploy 6,360 medical interns nationwide from July

The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country beginning July 1, 2026, as part of the Ministry of Health's annual internship programme aimed at strengthening the country's health workforce.

In a statement issued on Friday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 internship cohort had been finalised, paving the way for the interns to begin their mandatory 12-month placement in various healthcare facilities nationwide.

The ministry said the internship programme is a critical step in equipping pre-interns with the practical experience required to deliver quality and responsive healthcare services.

"The Ministry of Health wishes to inform Healthcare Professional Pre-Interns, stakeholders, and the general public that preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 Internship Cohort have been finalised," the statement read.

According to Duale, the cohort comprises 875 Medical Officer Interns, 69 Dental Officer Interns, 615 Pharmacy Officer Interns, 2,000 Bachelor of Science Nursing Officer Interns, 705 Bachelor of Science Clinical Officer Interns, and 2,096 Diploma Clinical Officer Interns.

The ministry said all eligible pre-interns are required to collect their internship offer letters in person on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Ministry of Health headquarters, Afya House, in Nairobi, from 9:00 a.m.

CS Duale further noted that offer letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid national identity card.