HOSPITALS
EUROPE GRAPPLES WITH ACUTE HEALTHCARE WORKER SHORTAGE
We look at the EU ’ s comprehensive plan to address labour shortages and enhance workforce resilience as the continent ’ s healthcare system struggles
WRITTEN BY : VIKKI DAVIES
Europe is facing an acute shortage of healthcare workers in 2024 . From nurses to doctors , the deficit is being felt across the continent , posing significant challenges to the delivery of quality care . This shortage , exacerbated by various factors , threatens to strain healthcare systems already grappling with the aftermath of a global pandemic .
Recent research conducted by the European Commission ( EC ) indicates that by 2030 , the demand for healthcare workers in the European Union ( EU ) could surpass the supply by as much as 1.3 million professionals . This could undermine the effectiveness of healthcare services , leading to longer waiting times , decreased quality of care and increased strain on existing staff .
66 May 2024