The Manitoba NDP government says it has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago. The exterior of the Manitoba Legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods.
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The Manitoba government says it has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago.
The province says it hired 1,255 new health staff to work in the public system from last April to the end of December.
They include health-care aides, nurses, midwives and physicians.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says dozens of recently retired nurses have rejoined the workforce.
Prior to being elected in 2023, Premier Wab Kinew promised $500 million over four years to hire nurses, physicians and other health-care personnel.
The province says it has also beefed up hospital security by funding 126 institutional safety officer positions, with 96 already working in facilities throughout Manitoba.
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