Italy's Health Minister Orazio Schillaci has announced a three-year plan to hire over 30,000 nurses, with the potential to increase this number to 40,000.
The plan also includes a dedicated fund of 21 million euros for research into new antibiotics.
The Italian government is committed to strengthening its healthcare workforce, particularly in nursing.
The healthcare sector is set to receive at least 2 billion euros in the upcoming budget law, with efforts underway to increase this allocation to 3 billion euros.
The government aims to address the financial challenges faced by nurses and attract talent by acknowledging the disparities in healthcare compensation.
The plan also includes provisions for the entry of Indian nurses into Italy, leveraging their high-quality training.
Financial strategies include a flat tax on specialty allowances for physicians and potential contract increases for young doctors.
The upcoming budget law will allocate funds for the Pandemic Plan and increase resources for pharmaceutical spending.
Italy's healthcare strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to enhancing the nation's healthcare system.