The Order of Doctors of Mozambique considers the government's decision to cut the allowances for trainee medical students to be incoherent. According to the association's president, Gilberto Manhiça, the subsidy was conceived in recognition of the role of the medical profession..

"This decision could generate a lot of dissatisfaction among students," he said, quoted in the newspaper "O País".

While the government is sticking to its decision, the students are contesting it, and last week submitted requests for an audience with the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education.

(Photo DR)