Released : Monday, January 14, 2008 6:10 AM
Ondjiva, Jan 14, 2008 (Angola Press Agency/All Africa Global Media via
COMTEX) -- At least 20 new physicians from Cuba with different
specialities, are expected this year in southern Cunene province,
announced Saturday the provincial Health director, Eduardo Eduardo Haihumba.
Speaking to journalists, Eduardo Haihumba, noted that the increase of
doctors will be beneficial, as it will add the number of qualified staff
for better and efficient medical assistance.
"The Cuban team, comprising orthopaedists, nutritionists, surgeons,
anaesthesias, intensive care and general clinic, will be distributed
throughout Ondjiva city's health centres with 15 doctors, and the
remaining five will be transferred to Namacunde municipality", the
source added.
Asked on the possible date for their arrival, the health official
assured that this would occur as soon as a team from the Health
Ministry, inspects the working conditions and means in the province.
To Eduardo Haihumba, with the operation of Cuban doctors the clinical
staff of the sector will increase from 49 to 69.
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