Africa · Southern

Key Facts

—The announcement. Angola’s Ministry of Health confirmed a public competition for 6,000 health-sector posts in 2026, financed through the General State Budget.

—The demand. Over 170,000 applications flooded the official online portal within the first week, translating to roughly 28 applicants per available position.

—The breakdown. The vacancies include 1,545 doctors, 1,828 nurses, 1,255 diagnostic technicians, and 1,372 support and administrative staff across all provinces.