Abstract
The global nurse migration crisis has emerged as a pressing issue exacerbated by factors such as healthcare disparities, economic opportunities, and political instability, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This unrestricted movement of nurses not only deepens workforce shortages in low- and middle-income countries but also jeopardizes patient safety and health equity. The World Health Organization predicts a shortfall of 11 million health workers by 2030, emphasizing the need for strategic investments in education, training, and retention to support healthcare personnel in underserved regions. Addressing this crisis requires a multifaceted approach that integrates humanitarian considerations for displaced healthcare workers while promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs) related to peace, justice, and reduced inequalities. This paper proposes a strategic framework centered on Protection, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (PEACE) to mitigate the adverse effects of nurse migration. By fostering international partnerships, ethical recruitment practices, and enhanced working conditions, we aim to build resilient healthcare systems that ensure equitable access to quality care and sustain the healthcare workforce globally.
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Keywords:
Nurse Migration, Healthcare Workforce, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Recommended Citation
Cudal, Maurice Joy Gonzales, "Addressing the Global Nurse Migration Crisis: Strategies for a Resilient and Equitable Healthcare Workforce" (2025). Global Advocacy. 2.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/ga_series/2
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This presentation addresses the global nurse migration crisis, highlighting how factors like economic opportunities, healthcare system disparities, and political instability have intensified the movement of nurses from low- and middle-income countries to high-income nations. This migration exacerbates healthcare personnel shortages in the source countries, jeopardizing patient safety and health equity. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the vulnerabilities of health systems and underscored the need for improved workforce planning and retention strategies. The paper emphasizes the importance of aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on peace, justice, and reducing inequalities. It proposes a strategic framework centered on Protection, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment to develop resilient healthcare systems and promote fair treatment for nurses. The ultimate goal is to foster a more equitable global healthcare landscape where all individuals have access to quality care.