The City of Belleville has signed yet another new family physician to help alleviate a doctor shortage in the city said to be affecting more than 10,000 residents. Article content

Dr. Goher Altaf has entered an agreement with Belleville’s Family Physician Recruitment Program. Article content

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Nearly 60 doctors have now been recruited by the city.

Altaf is an experienced family physician from the United Kingdom who will be moving to Belleville and starting a family medicine practice this fall.

“Dr. Goher Altaf and his family will be welcome additions to the City of Belleville. With his extensive experience and passion for family medicine, Dr. Altaf will help make Belleville a healthier community,” said Mayor Neil Ellis on Monday.

“Council is very

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