Alberta launches a 3-year Rural Health Action Plan with a $16M bursary program and $1.4M for medical responder programs.

The Alberta government has launched a three-year Rural Health Action Plan to enhance healthcare access in rural areas. Key initiatives include a $16 million bursary program for medical students, aimed at incentivizing them to work in underserved communities, and funding for medical responder programs totaling $1.4 million. The plan addresses issues like healthcare professional shortages and aims to create sustainable healthcare systems, with updates planned every three years.

October 03, 2024
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