Training Facilities
The development of human resources for health continues to be a developmental priority. Since 1994, the number of Maldivians undergoing medical and nursing training overseas has increased to a great extent.
Local training of health personnel was initiated during the late 1950s and has culminated in the establishment of the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS). Simultaneously, in-country training has been expanded at the Institute of Health Sciences, with a diploma-level course in nursing and midwifery introduced in 1991.
The Diploma in PHC was introduced in 1996. The intake for this course has since been expanded. Alternative finances will be explored for external training including suitable allotments from the Government budget.
The ability of IHS to meet the health personnel needs of the country is greatly hindered by the acute shortage of qualified teachers, teaching aids and books, and practical training opportunities. |
