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Talks on Hiring Foreign Nurses Postponed Again: Threat of Reactions from Private Hospitals

Published March 19, 2026, 12:18
Talks on Hiring Foreign Nurses Postponed Again: Threat of Reactions from Private Hospitals

The discussion on hiring foreign nurses has been postponed again by the parliamentary health committee due to a lack of agreement between unions and the Minister of Health. Nursing representatives protested at the Parliament but left when informed of the postponement. The decision raises concerns among private hospitals, which warn of potential clinic closures due to understaffing. A meeting on the issue is scheduled for March 31st.