2023-05-12 14:35:24
The Council of Ministers approved this Friday the federal quotas of doctors for the year 2029, we learned by a press release from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Public Health. These quotas have increased, reaching the figure of 2173 doctors who will be able to graduate in 2029. In addition, the quota increases to 1244 in Flanders and 929 for the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. “The quota increase for 2029 was much neededsaid in the press release the Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit). It is important for everyone in this country, both for patients and for doctors, that we train enough doctors.“
All medical students will therefore have the certainty of receiving an INAMI number at the end of their studies, according to the press release. The government says its decision has been made”on the opinion of the Federal Planning Commission and on the possibilities of drawing inspiration from it offered by the legislation“. The recommended figure was 1144 doctors in Flanders and 929 in FWB, but the minister decided to increase the quota on the Flemish side, for “reduce the historic shortage of medical candidates more quickly“north of the country.”Minister Vandenbroucke takes into account the current situation on the ground, both with regard to the supply of doctors and with regard to the needs of the population“, says the press release.
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