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The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the European Union will face a shortage of 4.1 million healthcare workers by 2030.

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Video. Which EU countries have the most healthcare workers amid shortages?

Updated: 09/09/2025 - 14:33 GMT+2

A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women.

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