Global Doctor Shortages and Strikes
7 articles from 7 countries
Doctors in Poland criticize government healthcare reforms as unoriginal, while Swiss physicians express concern over new tariff caps. Meanwhile, Tajikistan faces a significant deficit of 1,100 doctors. In Greece, violent clashes erupted at a hospital involving a Roma group attacking medical staff, and in India, a politician allegedly assaulted doctors and nurses.
German medical diplomas must be recognized immediately: Tunisian doctors challenge ministry
- Tunisian doctors in Germany criticize the Ministry of Higher Education's response to diploma equivalency. They call the ministry's answer "succinct and selective" and demand immediate recognition of German medical degrees. The association advocates for a reform of the system that evaluates foreign-earned medical qualifications.
Polish Doctors Criticize Government Healthcare Reform as Repetitive
- The head of Poland's National Medical Council criticizes the government's proposed healthcare reform as a repeat of previous, unimplemented suggestions. - Doctors' representatives are scheduled to m…
Violent clashes at Greek hospital as Roma group attacks doctors
- Violent incidents occurred at Thriasion Hospital in Elefsina, Greece, involving a group of Roma individuals. - The group verbally and physically assaulted doctors on duty during a hospital shift. - …
Tajikistan’s healthcare institutions lack 1,100 doctors, Health Ministry says
- Tajikistan's healthcare system faces a deficit of 1,100 doctors, with the largest shortages in Khatlon and Sughd provinces. - Key specialist shortages include family doctors, psychiatrists, and tube…
Shiv Sena Corporator Assaults Doctors, Nurses at Hospital; Viral Video Sparks Outrage
- A Shiv Sena corporator allegedly assaulted doctors and nurses at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, India. - Viral CCTV footage shows the politician and others attacking medical staff. - The incident h…
Swiss Doctors Express Concern Over New TARDOC Tariff Caps
- Swiss doctors are expressing concern over a new document from the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) regarding the TARDOC system. - The document outlines measures to cap the daily billable tariff point…
High Court weighs petition over Hamas-linked Gazan doctors in Israeli custody
- Israel's High Court is considering a petition seeking the release of 14 Gazan doctors held in administrative detention, including a Hamas-affiliated pediatrician. - Physicians for Human Rights Israe…