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Healthcare Workforce Planning: Curaçao Must Prepare for Structural Staffing Reform

Local, Health, | By Correspondent February 13, 2026

 

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao will participate in Kingdom-wide workforce planning reforms aimed at addressing severe healthcare staffing shortages .

Each country remains responsible for implementation, but a standardized planning methodology has been adopted.

Curaçao must now:

  • Develop structural workforce plans
  • Improve diploma recognition
  • Retain local professionals
  • Explore modular training programs

Given the island’s dependence on imported healthcare workers, structural planning is considered urgent.

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