Emimlio Juan Brignardello Vela
Emilio Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
In a strategic move to address the global demand for healthcare professionals, the Indonesian government is poised to ease regulations surrounding the dispatch of health workers abroad. With the World Health Organization estimating a shortfall of approximately 6.4 million nurses worldwide, Indonesia is uniquely positioned to fulfill a significant portion of this need, as highlighted by Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin during a press briefing on December 23. The Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), aims to create a more supportive regulatory framework that facilitates the international placement of Indonesian health workers. This initiative not only responds to global healthcare demands but also holds the potential to significantly enhance the livelihoods of these workers. For instance, Indonesian nurses in Japan can earn around Rp30 million (approximately US$1,788) monthly, while those working in Germany may see monthly earnings rise to Rp50 million (about US$2,981). Despite this lucrative opportunity, Minister Sadikin noted that Indonesia has so far dispatched only a fraction of the possible workforce, with numbers hovering below 10,000 health workers annually. Over the last five years, the country has been able to send merely 2,000 health professionals abroad, averaging about 400 each year. The minister has called for a concerted effort to increase this number to 2,000 annually, with a long-term goal of sending up to 10,000 health workers per year. Minister Abdul Kadir Karding of P2MI echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need to align Indonesia's migrant worker placement standards with global benchmarks. He acknowledged the necessity of simplifying the health screening process for prospective workers. Currently, Indonesia's health checks may include a range of tests, but Karding suggests adopting a streamlined approach similar to other countries, which often only require basic cholesterol and uric acid assessments. Moreover, the P2MI is also focusing on standardizing health check prices across different regions to ensure that the financial burden does not dissuade potential migrant workers. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to enhancing the quality and accessibility of health worker training programs. The government envisions that health polytechnics will be pivotal in preparing specialized workers tailored for international markets, with specific institutions focusing entirely on employees destined for countries like Germany and Japan. As Indonesia takes these steps to bolster its healthcare workforce's international presence, the dual goals of meeting global healthcare needs and improving the socio-economic status of its health workers are set to become increasingly intertwined. This proactive approach could position Indonesia as a leading supplier of healthcare professionals on the global stage, benefiting both the nation's workforce and the international community in addressing critical health challenges.