The Impact of the Amendments of the Medical Act 1971 [Act 50] in 2024 on the Implementation of Specialist Training Programmes by the Ministry of Health

Due to ongoing and unresolved disputes over the recognition of specialist training programmes and specialist registration, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education sought legal opinion from the Attorney General's Chambers. Following the legal opinion, both Ministries proposed a joint memorandum to the Cabinet to amend the Medical Act 1971 [Act 50]. This article outlines the need for these amendments, their content, and their impact on specialist training programmes conducted by the Ministry of Health.