Not only in Israel: doctors are emigrating from neighboring countries too

The article analyzes the crisis of doctor emigration from Lebanon and Turkey, drawing parallels with Israel. Since 2019, about 5,000 doctors have left Lebanon, while in Turkey, 8 requests for certificates to work abroad are submitted daily. The reasons include economic crisis, low salaries, violence, and political instability. The material is based on data from the WHO, local associations, and media.

The article examines the problem of doctor emigration beyond the Israeli context, focusing primarily on Lebanon and Turkey. In Lebanon, since 2019, amid a deep economic crisis, thousands of doctors, engineers, and teachers have left the country. According to WHO estimates, about 40% of practicing doctors and 30% of nurses have emigrated. The causes include economic collapse, falling salaries, shortages of equipment and medicine, and political instability. It is noted that some doctors have returned due to difficulties adapting abroad. In Turkey, the crisis is exacerbated by violence against doctors and low pay. According to the Turkish Medical Association, a record 3,025 doctors requested certificates to work abroad in 2023. The article references publications in the New York Times and Al Jazeera and provides data on the return of some specialists. It concludes with Israeli data on the departure of nearly 1,400 doctors over three years.