The Secretary-General of the Nurses' House reported the death of three nurses in Iran 'while sleeping' due to excessive fatigue caused by overwork or 'Karoshi syndrome.' The newspaper Etemad reported on Sunday, quoting Mohammad Sharifi-Moqaddam, that the unsuitable conditions in the country's hospitals have made nurses 'exhausted, unmotivated, and worn out.' Sharifi-Moqaddam also noted that if nurses in Iran cannot migrate abroad, they will look for ways to change their profession. The newspaper Ham-Mihan had previously mentioned in a report on May 9 about the suicides of nurses and their collective resignations. In recent months, many reports have emerged about the intensification of the migration of doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff in Iran for various reasons. Experts are saying that the Iranian healthcare system is collapsing, while officials have not yet responded to this growing trend. Reports from the media about resignations, job changes, and nurses leaving work tell a story of decline. Protests by nurses in various cities in Iran against mandatory overtime. One member of parliament stated that nurses' income from ride-hailing services is twice that of nursing. The migration of 'three thousand nurses' from Iran last year; Abotalebi: the situation is at 'the brink of crisis.'
Death of Three Nurses in Iran 'While Sleeping' Due to Exhaustion from Excessive Work
Three nurses in Iran have died due to exhaustion from excessive work, highlighting the dire conditions in hospitals. The Secretary-General of the Nurses' House indicates that many nurses are considering changing professions or migrating abroad due to these conditions. This situation reflects a broader crisis in Iran's healthcare system.
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📰 What Happened
Three nurses in Iran died due to exhaustion attributed to excessive work hours, underscoring the poor conditions in the healthcare system. The Secretary-General of the Nurses' House indicated that many nurses are considering leaving the profession or migrating abroad.
- Reports indicate a significant increase in nurse migration from Iran, with 3,000 nurses reportedly leaving last year.
- Nurses are protesting against mandatory overtime, highlighting systemic issues in the healthcare sector.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's healthcare system has faced significant challenges in recent years, including economic sanctions, mismanagement, and a mass exodus of healthcare professionals. This has led to a decline in healthcare quality and worker morale.
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