Syrian doctors depart Germany, leaving healthcare in crisis
The German healthcare system is experiencing a loss of doctors originally from Syria. These medical professionals are leaving Germany to perform surgeries for free and save the lives of their fellow Syrians. Many specialists are returning to their home country with the hope of rebuilding Syria's devastated medical system. However, there is concern in Germany that these doctors may not return.
This issue has been reported by "Deutsche Welle." The German media outlet tells the story of a 55-year-old Syrian man who was saved by Syrian medics who returned from Germany. They successfully performed open-heart surgery, a procedure that is extremely rare in Syria due to its high cost.
The Syrians interviewed by "Deutsche Welle" express gratitude for their fellow citizens who are returning from Germany to assist in rebuilding a country devastated by years of war. It's noted that there are many Syrian medical professionals outside of Syria. According to the World Bank, there may be as many as 10,000 Syrian doctors working in Germany.
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, some doctors have already returned to Syria to aid in the rehabilitation of the healthcare system and provide medical care to Syrians. Furthermore, the Syrian-German Medical Association has been established by these medics. The association currently has about 500 members and continues to grow.
Germany fears the loss of doctors over healthcare concerns
A study conducted by the Syrian Medical and Pharmaceutical Association in Germany reveals that 76% of Syrians may decide to stay in their home country permanently. This decision is driven not only by the desire to help fellow Syrians but also by increasing anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany. Hospital directors in Germany are calling for assistance, warning that the departure of Syrians could significantly impact the country's already strained healthcare system.
