Question NW689 to the Minister of Health
02 April 2024 - NW689
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)How did his department assist the 29 interns placed at military hospital facilities who did not receive their appointment letters in time; (2) whether all 29 interns have (a) been placed and (b) received (i) payment and (ii) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. According to the Internship and Community Services Placement (ICSP) programme and confirmation from South African Military Health Services (SAMHS), only five (5) Medical Interns were allocated to military facilities for 2024 and all of these have been appointed and already commenced duty in various Military Hospitals in January 2024.
2. As stated above (a) all 5 medical interns were successfully placed and have commenced duty in January 2024, (b)(i) they all have received payment of their salaries and (ii) where they have required accommodation formally the relevant Military Hospital has provided accommodated accordingly.
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