Healthcare crisis poses threat to European security, warn medical associations

As Europe faces a critical healthcare workforce shortage, geopolitical tensions, and rising health threats, the Finnish Medical Association (Lääkäriliitto) and the Finnish Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy) are sounding the alarm. With European Parliament elections on the horizon, these organizations emphasize that a functional healthcare system is essential for a secure society.

The associations urge the European Union to take decisive action to address the healthcare crisis, focusing on areas within its jurisdiction such as digitalization, workforce mobility, occupational safety, and regulation of cross-border health threats.