Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001595/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Tomislav Sokol (PPE)
Europe faces a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, with over 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives needed as of 2022. Without action, this gap could reach 4 million by 2030. Ageing populations, chronic diseases and COVID-19 have worsened the crisis, with a 62 % rise in health worker absences during the pandemic. Innovations such as telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics and digital health platforms can help alleviate strain, improve efficiency and enhance patient care.
- 1.Does the Commission recognise the role of healthcare innovations in addressing healthcare workforce shortages?
- 2.What specific measures is the Commission implementing to promote the adoption of such health innovations across the Member States to alleviate the burden on healthcare workers and enhance patient safety?
Submitted: 22.4.2025
Last updated: 5 May 2025