By Charmaine Ndlela
The Department of Health has placed 625 newly qualified healthcare professionals across the country but has raised concerns after dozens of graduates turned down postings, with many unwilling to serve in rural and underserved communities where medical services are urgently needed.
The 2026 Midyear Medical Internship and Community Service Placement Cycle saw the placement of 161 medical interns and 464 community service practitioners through the Internship and Community Service Programme (ICSP).
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