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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria losing health workers to 'japa' crisis, minister tells global summit

Nigeria is experiencing a significant crisis in its healthcare sector due to the mass migration of health workers, as highlighted by Minister Iziaq Salako at a global health summit in the UK.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

UK MPs have criticized government plans to significantly reduce the NHS's reliance on international staff, citing the health service's financial benefits from overseas recruitment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

General States FNO TSRM and PSTRP: the future of health professions at the center of the debate in Rome

The General States of the National Federation of Orders of Health Professions discussed critical issues facing healthcare professions, highlighting personnel shortages and the need for training reforms in Italy.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK government axes flagship global health project

The UK government is shutting down its Global Health Workforce Programme, a project aimed at strengthening health systems in Africa, due to cuts in aid.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG strengthens health sector with new workforce, insurance

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health has trained over 23,000 frontline health workers in 2025, contributing to a total of 78,146 trained in the last two years to enhance healthcare service delivery.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ESY: The platform has opened for 1,696 appointments โ€“ 5,000 permanent hires and 3,000 auxiliary staff for 2026

The application platform for 1,696 healthcare positions in Greece has opened, aiming for swift appointments to enhance the workforce in the health sector.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration reports a decline in sick leave to its lowest level in three years, with significant decreases across all demographics, particularly in mental health diagnoses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years

Norway's NAV reports a decrease in sick leave to 6.6% in 2025, marking the lowest rate in three years, prompting calls for continued efforts to address health issues in the workforce.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

National Day of Fighting Depression: Beware of Destructive Distress

February 23 marks the National Day of Fighting Depression in Poland, highlighting the impact of mental distress on the workforce.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Public Employees Not Any Weaker Than Others

A recent report indicates that public employees in Iceland are not statistically weaker than their counterparts in other sectors.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Wille Rydman's Bold Proposal on Hospitals

Wille Rydman, Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, presents a bold proposal regarding the future of healthcare staffing and expresses skepticism about relying on foreign labor to address workforce shortages.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Prevention: 'Regulate alcohol, sugar, tobacco more targeted'

The German Scientific Council suggests a stronger focus on health prevention to counteract the challenges posed by an aging population and a declining healthcare workforce.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Social Security announces the imminent launch of an Observatory on medical leaves and promises a new proposal to shorten them

Spain's Social Security Ministry is launching an Observatory to monitor medical leave trends and address the rising costs associated with temporary incapacity.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Majority in Parliament: Appointment with health nurse will be valid absence

The Norwegian Parliament's education committee has unanimously agreed that appointments with health nurses will not count as truancy, urging the government to align school absence notifications more closely with those in the workforce.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Julita Karaล›-Gasparska: New Year's Resolutions with Employer Support

The article discusses how employers can assist employees in achieving their New Year's resolutions related to fitness and health, emphasizing the benefits of a healthier workforce.

Dec 29 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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