The Manitoba government says its commitment to rebuilding the province’s health-care workforce is showing results, with a net increase of 4,725 health-care workers since October 2023. The announcement was made Tuesday by Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara at Seven Oaks General Hospital in Winnipeg.
According to the province, the new hires include 370 physicians, 1,464 nurses, 2,152 health-care aides and 607 allied health professionals. Officials say the additional staffing is helping health-care facilities respond to growing patient volumes and increasingly complex medical needs across Manitoba.
Premier Kinew said the expanded workforce is helping reduce pressure on front-line teams that continue to face heavy demands in hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care centres. While the province views the milestone as significant progress, Kinew acknowledged that more recruitment will be needed as Manitoba’s population grows and demand for health services continues to rise.
Seven Oaks General Hospital has seen a net increase of 111 health-care workers since October 2023. The facility is also welcoming new physicians, including Dr. Janet Yuen, the first doctor to join through the reinstated Family Physician Emergency Medicine Training Program. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ayomikun Soyombo, recruited from the United Kingdom, has also joined the urgent care team and will work at both Seven Oaks and Grace Hospital.
The province says the hiring gains are part of a broader strategy to increase capacity, improve access to care and strengthen retention efforts across Manitoba’s health-care system. Despite the progress, officials say recruitment remains a priority as they continue working to address staffing shortages and improve patient care throughout the province
