Kenya's Ministry of Health will deploy 6,484 healthcare interns starting July 1. The government made the announcement Friday as part of efforts to strengthen medical services across the nation. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the program builds a skilled workforce for hospitals and clinics. The ministry continues working to ensure proper staffing at healthcare facilities nationwide. These new professionals will help improve patient care throughout Kenya.
The interns represent several medical specialties needed across the country. Medical officers account for 1,147 positions. Dentists will fill 87 spots. Pharmacists take 500 roles. Clinical officers with bachelor's degrees number 659. Diploma-level clinical officers total 1,993...