The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that, in line with its commitment, two months’ arrears for newly recruited nurses have been duly paid.

In a press release signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Tony Goodman emphasised that the Ministry has assured all affected personnel that the next payment will be made for three months each, from May to July 2026, as announced earlier.

"The Ministry appreciates the patience and cooperation of all stakeholders and remains committed to strengthening the health workforce for improved service delivery," it stated.

It stressed that individuals experiencing any form of challenges or requiring clarification are advised to contact the Human Resource for Health Development Directorate of the Ministry of Health for assistance.

The Ministry of Health also informed the public that, as part of the Government’s deliberate effort to absorb trained health professionals, plans are underway to recruit between 16,000 health workers this year.

The release stated that financial clearance has been secured for about 8,000 so far, with efforts ongoing to obtain the remainder, adding that no health worker will be engaged without financial provision.

"These clearances have been distributed across the various health cadres to facilitate the gradual absorption of personnel into the health system.

"The recruitment portal remains the sole and official channel for all recruitment processes; this measure is intended to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability.

"Due to the high volume of applicants, while many have successfully accessed the portal, others have experienced challenges, leading to understandable anxiety.

"The Ministry acknowledges these concerns and is actively working to secure additional clearances to accommodate more qualified applicants," it stated.