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New Program to Hire 34 Doctors Transforms Capital Healthcare

4/2/2025

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In a bold move to elevate healthcare in the Federal Capital Territory, Minister Nyesom Wike has greenlit the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a transformative seven-year training program. This initiative, the first phase of hiring 60 doctors across eight specialties, promises to broaden medical opportunities and strengthen health services for the community. The search for the remaining 26 doctors is already underway.

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In a bold move to elevate healthcare in the Federal Capital Territory, Minister Nyesom Wike has greenlit the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a transformative seven-year training program. This initiative, the first phase of hiring 60 doctors across eight specialties, promises to broaden medical opportunities and strengthen health services for the community. The search for the remaining 26 doctors is already underway.