There is a lack of positive incentives and incentives to continue education in health sciences and work in the health system in Iceland. Only 64 percent. of nurses in the country work in the health care system – we read in the statement of the university association.
“According to the data of the Health Directorate of Iceland, in 2020 there were over 10,900 health workers. 83% of them were women. Only a fraction of the licensed medical staff in Iceland work in the Icelandic healthcare system. “Thousands of educated health professionals work outside of it or have chosen to continue working abroad after graduation” – we read in the announcement.
Only 48 percent. midwives work in the health service, 53 percent doctors, 41 percent nurses, 66 percent dentists and 52 percent. biomedicals. As can be seen, the problem is much wider than the low percentage of people educated in these fields.
Source: Yle