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Soroti Regional Referral Hospital to block medical student arrested over soliciting money from patients from continuing his practice

03 February, 2023
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Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has vowed to block the medical student arrested over soliciting money from patients from continuing his practice in the hospital.

 


The male, 3rd year student at Soroti University was nabbed on 2nd January 2023 soliciting money from the diabetes clinic held once a week to test, screen and treat for diabetes.

 

Buyinza Twaha, the District Police Commander Soroti Central Police station yesterday confirmed the student's arrest over alleged soliciting of bribes from patients in the hospital. Twaha says that they are still carrying out investigations before they can prefer charges against the student doctor accused of picking money from patients.

 

Benzy Omoya, the Soroti Regional Referral Hospital Principal Administrator has vowed not to allow the said student to return to practice at Soroti hospital.

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