Luanda:Angola has trained nearly 57% of its target healthcare workforce under the National Health System Strengthening Project, reaching 21,000 doctors, nurses, and support staff, officials announced Monday.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Job Monteiro, the project coordinator and technical manager, presented the progress during a ceremony at the Pedro Maria Tonha 'Pedalé' Hospital Complex. The event welcomed 99 newly selected healthcare professionals for specialized training.
The initiative, funded by a $103 million international loan, aims to enhance the skills of 38,000 healthcare personnel through various training programs. The project includes advanced clinical training for 3,000 physicians, specialized training for 9,000 nurses and technicians, and training for 4,000 support staff.
Monteiro stated that all beneficiaries must sign a Code of Conduct and Commitment Agreement, requiring them to serve in the national healthcare system after their training. Currently, 861 Angolan health professionals are undergoing training abroad, with Brazil as a primary partner, along with programs in Portugal and South Africa.
The project aims to train an additional 15,000 workers by the end of the year, reaching 85% completion by early 2027. Officials plan to achieve the full target by late 2027, with 2028 focused on integrating specialists back into the healthcare system.
