Bulgaria Faces Nursing Shortage as Over 10% of Nurses Have Left in the Past Decade

Bulgaria has experienced a significant decline in its nursing workforce, with over 10% of nurses lost in the past decade, according to an analysis by the Institute for Market Economics. This has led to growing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country, especially as the number of doctors has slightly increased. The situation has raised serious questions about the quality of medical services, as there is now an average of less than one nurse per doctor, a trend that has worsened since 2019.

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