Health Ministry to employ 47 midwives

The Health Ministry has announced it will employ 47 midwives as part of a plan to improve maternal and child health services in the islands.

The Health Ministry said 90 applicants, including individuals aged between 55 and 65 years of age, have applied for the positions. All applicants are required to have completed a certificate course in midwifery.

The government says it plans to have at least one midwife on every island.

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