In an effort to boost the number of medical doctors in the province, the Gauteng Department of health has awarded 99 bursaries to youngsters to study medicine in Cuba.
These youngsters who are leaving the country today were selected based on their matric performance and financial status amongst other requirements. They will return to the province after six years to make a difference in our hospitals and clinics.
The Gauteng Health MEC, Mr Hope Papo will this afternoon meet the students at the airport to bid farewell, give words of encouragement and to offer them support.
The journalists will also have an opportunity to speak to the departing students as well as their parents who will also be at the airport to say their goodbyes.
Details of the send-off are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Time: 14h30
Venue: OR Tambo International Airport (International Departures, 2nd Floor)
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
