Question NW405 to the Minister of Health
02 July 2018 - NW405
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Health
What is the total number of young doctors (a) who are obligated to complete their community service in 2018 and (b) who have been placed?
Reply:
A total of 1 291 South African medical practitioners who were eligible for community service were appointed. From month-to-month new interns complete and are accommodated as we become aware of them. To date an additional 37 have been allocated.
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