Mozambique’s Ministry of Health Launches Accelerated Specialist Doctor Training Program

The Ministry of Health of Mozambique has commenced an expedited program for training specialist doctors abroad, addressing workforce shortages in crucial areas over five years. The initiative, announced by Minister Ussene Isse, also includes the introduction of an electronic system to monitor medicine distribution and combat drug diversion in hospitals.

The Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU) has initiated a program for the accelerated training of specialist doctors abroad to address the shortage of medical professionals in specific areas. This initiative is designed to span the next five years and focuses on training doctors in critical medical fields.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, during the “Cartas na Mesa” program on Radio Mozambique. Minister Isse highlighted the current situation, noting that there are five hundred foreign medical specialists currently working in Mozambique.

In addition to the training initiative, Minister Isse revealed plans to implement an electronic system to monitor the distribution of medicines. This measure aims to combat the diversion of drugs within hospitals across the nation. He asserted that there should be no reason for the medications purchased by the State not to reach health facilities as intended.

In summary, the Ministry of Health’s initiative aims to bolster the workforce of specialist doctors in Mozambique over the next five years. This plan addresses professional shortages and is part of a broader effort to ensure proper medicine distribution within hospitals. The commitment to improving healthcare delivery reflects the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance public health services.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com