Ottawa giving province $6M to hire up to 90 family doctors for rural, northern communities
The federal government is giving Manitoba up to $6 million toward the goal of hiring as many as 90 more family doctors over the next three years. The funds will […]
The federal government has allocated up to $6 million to Manitoba to hire as many as 90 additional family doctors over the next three years, primarily aimed at improving healthcare access in rural and northern communities. Manitoba's Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara emphasized the importance of equitable access to quality care for every Manitoban, regardless of their location.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel explained that the funding will help expand Manitoba's practice-ready assessment program, which expedites licensing for internationally trained physicians. By 2028-29, up to 90 new family doctors will be available in Manitoba to provide timely healthcare services. The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Health Ministers are expected to discuss funding during meetings in Winnipeg on Thursday and Friday.
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