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Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.03.005

Migration of Skilled Health Workers from Developing Countries to Developed Countries: Benefits, Costs, and Recommendations

Kedi Sun

Lingnan University (Hong Kong), Hong Kong, China.

*Corresponding author: Kedi Sun

Published: April 16,2024

Abstract

The paper discusses the increasing migration of skilled health workers from developing countries to developed countries, which results in a maldistribution of health workers globally. It highlights the benefits of migration, such as providing better opportunities for workers and cost savings for receiving countries. However, it also points out the costs, including shortages of healthcare services in developing countries and financial losses due to training investments. Recommendations include enhancing the socioeconomic status of healthcare workers in developing countries and fostering collaboration between sending and receiving countries. The essay concludes that while migration has benefits, it poses challenges that need to be addressed through collaborative efforts between all involved parties.

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How to cite this paper

Migration of Skilled Health Workers from Developing Countries to Developed Countries: Benefits, Costs, and Recommendations

How to cite this paper: Kedi Sun. (2024) Migration of Skilled Health Workers from Developing Countries to Developed Countries: Benefits, Costs, and Recommendations. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science8(3), 578-581.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2024.03.005