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FOREWORD Europe in midst of healthcare labour crisis

Healthcare in Europe is being compromised by a shortage of healthcare workers and skills . So what is being done to change this ?

“ Europe ’ s health workforce crisis is no longer a looming threat – it is here and now ”

DR HANS KLUGE REGIONAL DIRECTOR ,
EUROPE , WHO
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Europe is facing an acute shortage of healthcare workers . From nurses to doctors , the deficit is being felt across Europe , and is posing significant challenges to the delivery of quality care .
Recent research conducted by the European Commission suggests that by 2030 , the demand for healthcare workers across Europe could outstrip supply by as much as 1.3 million professionals .
This will lead to longer waiting times , decreased quality of care and increased strain on existing staff . It is a bleak picture . In this issue , we examine the EC ’ s action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages in healthcare , and how it proposes to work with member States and social partners to address these issues over the coming months and years .
“ The health workforce crisis in Europe is no longer a looming threat – it is here and now ,” warns Dr Hans Kluge , Word Health Organisation Regional Director for Europe .
Quite .
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