Funding negotiations under way as medical interns await placement 27 June 2021 - 12:08 By TimesLIVE An update will be provided by Wednesday on the outcomes of the consultations, says the health department. Image: Cebisile Mbonani The 288 junior doctors due to begin their two-year internship are set to receive an update from the government this week. Acknowledging the delays in announcing the allocations for the 2021 midyear cycle, the health department said in a statement this was due to consultations with the National Treasury and provincial health departments “regarding additional posts and a funding shortfall to cover some of the accredited and unfunded internship posts”.