A major problem, the shortage of doctors in the Middle East, greatly endangers its health systems and the well-being of its people. A combination of quick population increase, trend toward urban living, political upheavals, and migration by healthcare workers looking for better jobs abroad causes this deficit.
The Scope of the Crisis
According to the WHO, by 2030, there could be an excess demand for healthcare professionals across the globe, with lower-income countries, found mainly in the Middle East, standing to suffer the most.
- Lebanon: A new study points out that physicians are not spread evenly among specialties and different regions. Many more primary care doctors are needed, since the percentage of family and internal medicine doctors is only 7.11 for every 100,000 people, much less than the required 41.5.
- Saudi Arabia: It is thought that Saudi Arabia will need about 20,000 more doctors by the year 2030 to keep up with healthcare needs.
- Egypt: Egypt is dealing with a serious shortage, as only 12.8 doctors are working for every 10,000 people. Many doctors are worried that a new malpractice law could result in an increased rate of doctors leaving the country.
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Contributing Factors
Several elements exacerbate the doctor shortage in the Middle East:
- Many healthcare professionals decide to leave their home countries, which are facing economic and political problems, to take jobs in countries where conditions are more secure and employment is better paid.
- There is an unequal distribution of physicians, with most in cities and fewer in rural and postcode-defined deprived areas.
- A limited budget for education in medicine and healthcare makes it more difficult for large numbers of qualified people to be hired.
- Often, new laws designed to improve malpractice issues drive professionals away from practicing in Egypt.
The Role of Dynamic Healthstaff
Resolving the doctor shortage calls for a careful way of hiring and assigning healthcare professionals. This important task greatly depends on Dynamic Healthstaff, which is at the forefront of international healthcare recruitment. Over the past 47 years, we have supported and placed many candidates in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Dynamic Healthstaff’s way of working involves the following steps:
- Global Recruitment: Sourcing qualified doctors and nurses from countries with surplus healthcare professionals.
- Training and Certification: Providing necessary training and assistance with certification processes to ensure candidates meet the host country’s requirements.
- Cultural Integration: Facilitating smooth transitions for healthcare workers by offering support in adapting to new artistic and professional environments.
With its bridge between supply and demand, Dynamic Healthstaff eases the shortage of medical professionals now and makes the healthcare system in the Middle East stronger over time. If you are a doctor who wants to work in the Middle East, contact us today at enquiry@dynamichealthstaff.com or call +919810017608.
