Narace explained that because of the shortage to fulfill the needs of the health sector, Government has been actively recruiting foreign nurses to fill the gap. In 2007, 138 nurses were recruited from Cuba, and 200 were recruited from the Philippines.
Government, he said was currently recruiting on contract 450 nurses from Cuba, the Philippines, Panama, Costa Rica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Narace was hopeful that some of the Cuban nurses would arrive in the country within the next 30 days. In addition, he said the Regional Health Authorities were taking steps to attract and retain trained nurses.
Government, he said was currently recruiting on contract 450 nurses from Cuba, the Philippines, Panama, Costa Rica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Narace was hopeful that some of the Cuban nurses would arrive in the country within the next 30 days. In addition, he said the Regional Health Authorities were taking steps to attract and retain trained nurses.
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