The Ministry of Health in Mozambique is implementing a program to train specialist doctors abroad over the next five years to combat professional shortages. The initiative also includes a new electronic system for tracking medicine distribution, aimed at preventing drug diversion in hospitals.
The Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU) has initiated the accelerated training of specialist doctors abroad to address a notable shortage in the healthcare sector. This program is designed to last five years and targets the development of professionals in critical medical fields that have previously been identified as lacking. Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, shared this update during the “Cartas na Mesa” program on Radio Mozambique.
Furthermore, Minister Isse highlighted that there are currently five hundred foreign medical specialists operating within Mozambique, contributing to the country’s healthcare system. In an additional effort to enhance hospital services, the Ministry will implement an electronic mechanism for tracking the distribution of medicines. This initiative aims to curb issues related to drug diversion in hospitals across the nation.
Minister Isse emphasized that there is no valid reason for the annual procurement of medicines by the State to fail to reach health units, underscoring the importance of this new electronic tracking system.
In summary, the Ministry of Health in Mozambique is taking proactive steps to alleviate a shortage of medical specialists by training doctors abroad. This initiative, coupled with the introduction of an electronic medicine tracking system, aims to improve healthcare delivery and ensure the proper distribution of medical supplies within the country.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
