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Why Filipino Health Workers Are Leaving and What You Can Do About It!

Why Filipino Health Workers Are Leaving and What You Can Do About It!

The High Cost of Living/Leaving: Filipino Health Workers' Migration

In recent years, the migration of highly trained health personnel from the Philippines has become a significant issue, impacting both the local healthcare system and the global health workforce. A comprehensive study titled An examination of the causes, consequences, and policy responses to the migration of highly trained health personnel from the Philippines: the high cost of living/leaving—a mixed method study provides valuable insights into this phenomenon.

Understanding the Causes

The study identifies several factors driving Filipino health workers to seek opportunities abroad. These factors are categorized into three levels:

The Consequences

The migration of health workers from the Philippines has profound implications:

Policy Responses

The study highlights the need for comprehensive policy responses to address the challenges posed by health worker migration. These include:

What Practitioners Can Do

As practitioners, understanding these dynamics can help you contribute to solutions. Consider the following actions:

By addressing these issues, we can work towards a more sustainable healthcare system that benefits both the Philippines and the global community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: An examination of the causes, consequences, and policy responses to the migration of highly trained health personnel from the Philippines: the high cost of living/leaving—a mixed method study.


Citation: Castro-Palaganas, E., Spitzer, D. L., Kabamalan, M. M. M., Sanchez, M. C., Caricativo, R., Runnels, V., Labonté, R., Murphy, G. T., & Bourgeault, I. L. (2017). An examination of the causes, consequences, and policy responses to the migration of highly trained health personnel from the Philippines: the high cost of living/leaving—a mixed method study. Human Resources for Health, 15, 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-017-0198-z
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