Mozambique's Ministry of Health (MISAU) has launched an accelerated training programme for specialist doctors abroad, with the aim of filling the shortage of professionals in critical areas of health. The five-year project was announced by the Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, during his appearance on Rádio Moçambique's programme “Cartas na Mesa”.
The priority specialities include anaesthesiology, neonatal care, nursing and intensive care. The shortage of specialists in these areas has been one of the government's major concerns, as it seeks to strengthen the National Health System with qualified professionals.
Currently, about 500 foreign doctors work in Mozambique to meet demand. However, the government intends to reduce this dependence by training national professionals, ensuring greater sustainability and autonomy in the health system.
At the same time, MISAU is implementing an electronic system to monitor the distribution of medicines, aimed at combating the diversion of drugs in health facilities. This initiative is part of a set of measures to improve the efficiency of the sector and ensure quality care for the population.
In recent years, the number of Mozambican specialist doctors has overtaken that of foreigners, although it is still short of the overall target set by the National Health Human Resources Development Plan (PNDRHS) 2016-2025. This plan provides for stepping up the training of health technicians and strengthening educational institutions to better meet the sector's challenges.
The Mozambican government reiterates its commitment to investing in the qualification of health professionals, with the aim of providing a more effective and accessible service to the whole population.
