Medical care: Healthcare personnel aging: WHO warns of a gap
The World Health Organization warns: By 2030, there could be a shortage of 11.1 million doctors, nurses and caregivers worldwide. What this means for care.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a shortage of 11.1 million healthcare professionals, including doctors, midwives, pharmacists, and nurses, by 2030. Currently, there are approximately 70 million healthcare workers worldwide, with the number increasing from 44.8 per 10,000 people 20 years ago to 67.9 today. A quarter of the global medical workforce is over 55 years old, with one in three in high-income countries nearing retirement in the next decade.
The WHO expresses concern that the shortage will worsen due to an aging population and may lead to longer wait times and delayed treatment. Africa and the eastern Mediterranean region are particularly affected, with some African countries having only one doctor for 26,000 people.
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