The Health Ministry announced today that it has this week, issued a second call in less than five months for nursing staff.

The first call was made a couple of weeks ago to fill 20 vacancies for experienced nurses who are already qualified, to work in public health institutions.

The Ministry said that this second call is to fill 140 posts for nurses who will be graduating in the coming weeks.

“The Government had announced in Election Manifesto that in order for the best possible care to be carried out, we need investment in resources, not least human ones.,” the Ministry said. “This call for applications is another step to address and ensure a more professional management in the health sector, with the focus on improving efficiency, as well as to ensure the best possible service to patients.”

“The Ministry of Health will continue to be committed in encouraging young people to choose a career as health care professionals, including nurses. The health sector also provides several opportunities for those who choose to specialise in a particulat field to continue to advance in their career.”

The statement concluded, “the Ministry is working hard so that patients and their families will have the service they really deserve. This is done by the recruitment of health care professionals in various fields and also by strengthening the services provided in this sector.”

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