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World Health Organization warns of global healthcare workforce shortage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding a looming global shortage of healthcare workers, projected to reach 11.1 million personnel by 2030. A primary driver of this crisis is the aging medical workforce; approximately one in four doctors globally is aged 55 or older and approaching retirement.
In high-income regions, particularly in Europe, the situation is more acute. The WHO reports that one in three doctors in these nations is expected to retire within the next decade. This demographic shift could lead to an unprecedented generational replacement challenge, potentially impacting the quality of medical care.
Specific regional disparities remain significant. The density of medical professionals in the WHO European Region is currently 13 times higher than in the African Region. Within Europe, countries like Italy face high risks, with data indicating that over 26% of its doctors were aged 65 or older as of 2022. Other nations, including Hungary and Estonia, also show high proportions of elderly medical staff, while Germany maintains a high percentage of practitioners in the 55 to 64 age bracket.
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European Region · Eurostat · Germany · Italy · World Health Organization
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Sixty-seven countries are projected to face shortages in health workforce capacity by 2030. www.achkayen.com · www.maroc24.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The density of doctors in the WHO European Region is 13 times higher than in the African Region. www.rifday.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of 2022, 26.7% of Italian doctors were aged 65 or older. www.rifday.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] In high-income countries, one in three doctors is expected to retire within the next decade. www.achkayen.com · www.maroc24.com · www.rifday.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately one in four doctors worldwide is aged 55 or older and nearing retirement. www.rifday.it · www.tantasalute.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The World Health Organization warns of a global health workforce shortage by the 2030s. www.achkayen.com · www.maroc24.com · www.rifday.it · www.tantasalute.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The global shortage of health workers is expected to reach 11.1 million by 2030. www.achkayen.com · www.maroc24.com · www.rifday.it