§ 39. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the length of the medical course at Makerere College; how many Government scholarships are provided; and whether leave of absence is granted for medical officers to complete the course to qualify as doctors.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe full Diploma Course lasts seven years. All of the 28 students at present taking the course receive Government grants. Selected African assistant medical officers are given leave of absence to acquire special postgraduate qualifications in the United Kingdom to assist them in their duties in, East Africa.