This text is a strong appeal from Aodi, representing AMSI, UMEM, and United to Unite, highlighting a critical shortage of healthcare professionals in europe and Mediterranean countries.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The Problem:
Meaningful Shortages: By 2040, Europe and Mediterranean countries are estimated to be short of 150,000 doctors and 250,000 nurses.
Impending Retirements: 30% of the current healthcare workforce in Europe is nearing retirement within the next 10 years.
Impact on Care: To maintain current assistance standards, Europe needs a 30% increase in doctors and a 33% increase in nurses.
Consequences of Shortages:
Over 80 million European citizens lack regular access to primary care. There’s an estimated 35% increase in tumor diseases in countries with structural deficiencies.
An expected 38% increase in global pandemics due to health shortcomings and doctor “escapes.”
Increases in cardiovascular and metabolic pathologies (+31%), renal diseases related to malnutrition and poverty (+28%).
A 40% decrease in primary and secondary prevention in crisis-affected countries (Africa and Middle East).
A 34% increase in blindness and amputations due to undiagnosed diabetes in poor countries.
Over 60 nations have less than 50% health coverage.
Average waiting times for specialist diagnoses in European rural “health deserts” exceed 9 months.
Countries in crisis (e.g., Somalia, Sudan, Yemen) have fewer than 0.3 doctors per 1000 inhabitants.
Brain Drain: 45% of doctors have left countries at war or affected by instability (Africa, Middle East, Asia) in the last 10 years.The Proposed Solutions (Operational Proposals):
Aodi calls for “structural policies and long-term plans,” not emergency measures. their proposals include:
Enhancing migrant Health Professionals: Simplifying procedures and actively including migrant health professionals already in European countries.
Investing in Training and Proximity Medicine: Focusing on training, updating skills, and strengthening local healthcare.
Permanent Monitoring System: Establishing a Euromediterranean surveillance and alert network to track staff shortages.
Supporting North-South Health Cooperation: Promoting programs that facilitate skill exchange and resource sharing between Northern and Southern countries.
* recognizing Transnational Associations: Acknowledging the vital role of organizations like AMSI, United to Unite, and UMEM in building health connections across cultures and continents.
The Call to Action:
Aodi concludes by stating that the “era of proclamations is over.” they demand “structured and concerted responses” from governments, health institutions, and scientific communities. The message is clear: without an “intelligent redistribution of resources” and the utilization of “foreign skills already present,” the healthcare system will not be sustainable.
