The WHO predicts a shortage of 4.1 million healthcare workers in the EU by 2030, driven by low salaries and poor working conditions. In 2023, there were about 3.7 million nurses and 172,000 midwives in the EU, with Germany, France, and Italy having the highest numbers. Ireland leads in nurses per capita, while Romania has the lowest. The workforce is aging, with many nurses and doctors over 55, and over 70% of nurses are women, particularly in Latvia. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)