WHO Calls for Fairer Health Worker Migration as Global Innovation Surges
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged for fairer and more sustainable migration of health workers. Meanwhile, the Global Innovation Index 2025 has revealed significant progress in innovation by several countries, with some surprises in the top rankings.
The WHO's call comes as six in 10 medics trained outside Europe are now working abroad, with even higher numbers for nurses. Southern and eastern European countries are particularly affected, with the UN warning of a doctor and nurse exodus. Romania, however, has managed to stem this outflow by improving pay, training, and working conditions.
Innovation progress has been swift in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brazil, Mauritius, Bahrain, and Jordan. Middle-income economies, led by China, India, and Türkiye, continue to climb the innovation ladder. The top 10 of the Global Innovation Index 2025 includes the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and China, while the most innovative countries are Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. Notably, after China's entry into the top 10, the fastest progress has been made by these leading countries, along with notable European movers like Ireland, Belgium, and Norway.
In stark contrast, a UN report has criticized Nigeria for failing to protect women and girls from targeted attacks on schools, abduction, and stigmatization.
By 2030, Europe is projected to face a shortfall of almost one million health workers, highlighting the urgency of the WHO's call for fairer migration policies. Meanwhile, the rapid innovation progress in various countries signals a shifting global landscape, with both opportunities and challenges ahead.
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