Migration of Medical Doctors from Nepal: Analyzing Trends and Policy Implications

One way migration of health care professionals especially from low-income countries like Nepal has become a concerning issue where the already fragile health system of the country faces challenges of losing skilled health care professionals to high-income countries. This trend analysis provides insights into the dynamics of Nepal's healthcare workforce migration, it offers a tailored understanding of factors influencing migration patterns, and its impact on the genera! population of the country and globally. It helps formulate targeted policies for workforce retention, resource planning, and addressing the country's healthcare needs and comparison with the global context. Analyzing the migration trends of medical professionals enhances medical literature by offering a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting healthcare systems, public health, economics, education, and policy development. This knowledge plays a vital role in shaping future policies in the field of medicine in Nepal.

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Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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2024-08-31
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https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8750
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6
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Abstract

One way migration of health care professionals especially from low-income countries like Nepal has become a concerning issue where the already fragile health system of the country faces challenges of losing skilled health care professionals to high-income countries. This trend analysis provides insights into the dynamics of Nepal's healthcare workforce migration, it offers a tailored understanding of factors influencing migration patterns, and its impact on the genera! population of the country and globally. It helps formulate targeted policies for workforce retention, resource planning, and addressing the country's healthcare needs and comparison with the global context. Analyzing the migration trends of medical professionals enhances medical literature by offering a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting healthcare systems, public health, economics, education, and policy development. This knowledge plays a vital role in shaping future policies in the field of medicine in Nepal.

Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationVol. 62(277)
Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP), Bir Hospital (NP), Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital
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