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Germany Healthcare Sector Looks to Africa for 500,000 Nursing Professionals

Germany Healthcare Sector Looks to Africa for 500,000 Nursing Professionals

by iDeemlawful
July 16, 2023
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Germany is currently embarking on an ambitious initiative to address its pressing labor shortage in the healthcare sector by seeking to recruit 500,000 nurses from Africa. This move aims to alleviate the significant deficits within the country’s health system.

The European nation has been engaged in discussions with South Africa to secure the services of trained nurses who can fill the numerous vacancies in Germany. The German authorities have specifically expressed interest in having African countries, such as South Africa, provide nurse training programs, with a particular focus on empowering unemployed youth with valuable healthcare skills.

Germany negotiation with Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa

Khaya Sodidi, the deputy secretary-general of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa), confirmed the ongoing negotiations between Germany and South Africa.

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However, he emphasized that no final agreements have been reached as of yet.

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Rate of unemployed nurse in South Africa

South Africa currently has approximately 20,000 unemployed nurses, while Germany faces a staggering shortage of approximately 500,000 nursing professionals.

This move by Germany is a response to the global healthcare system’s workforce crisis, which has led to a significant shortage of nurses worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) have identified a shortage of 5.6 million nurses globally, with the most critical need for qualified nurses in South East Asia and Africa.

Shortage of nurses and midwives globally

In the European Region alone, there are currently 7.3 million nurses and midwives employed, but this figure falls short of meeting the present and future healthcare needs.

A report published in 2022 by the National Institute for Health highlighted Germany’s struggle to fill up to 520,000 full-time nursing positions.

This is despite having the highest nurse-to-inhabitant ratio (13.9 nurses per 1000 inhabitants) in the European Union.

Rising Demands for nurse and midwives

Several factors contribute to the rising demand for nurses in Germany, including an aging population, globalization, a growing private sector, increased social mobility, and unsatisfactory working conditions.

Recent reports have underscored the urgency of addressing the staffing inadequacies faced by Germany’s healthcare system, given the country’s aging population.

By 2030, Germany will require over 300,000 additional nurses to meet the severe deficit in care workers.

Germany propositions

To combat the nursing workforce shortage, various strategies have been implemented globally.

These initiatives include improving working conditions, expanding recruitment efforts, targeting qualified nurses who have left the profession to return, attracting internationally trained nurses, and enhancing remuneration packages.

Germany’s pursuit of nursing professionals from Africa reflects the country’s determination to tackle its healthcare labor shortage comprehensively.

By collaborating with African nations and capitalizing on their nursing expertise, Germany aims to fortify its healthcare system and provide quality care to its citizens.

Source: People Gazette

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