The Commissioner for Foreigners commends the immigration of nursing professionals.

Social matters/issues - The Commissioner for Foreigners commends the immigration of nursing professionals.

Hiring specialized staff from other countries is crucial for providing excellent healthcare, according to Herzzentrum's director, Oliver Wehner. He praises these professionals for being highly motivated, active, and well-trained, with a background in nursing from their home country. These individuals must pass an exam to be considered fully qualified nursing professionals.

These individuals were chosen from over 500 applicants, spent a year learning German in Brazil, and were willing to begin as nursing assistants before moving up. Wehner emphasizes the mutual benefit: Brazil has an excess of nursing staff, while Germany has a shortage. The new professionals are currently undergoing practical training at Herzzentrum and the Freiberg District Hospital in Freiberg before taking the recognition exam in November 2024.

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1. Geert Mackenroth, the Commissioner for Foreigners in Saxony, strongly supports this positive immigration trend, recognizing its significant contribution to alleviating the skills shortage in care services, particularly at University Hospital Dresden's Heart Center.
2. In light of this encouraging development, many women from Brazil have found employment as carers in Saxony's healthcare institutions, including University Hospital Dresden and the Freiberg District Hospital, filling vital roles in reducing the pressure on the existing workforce.
3. The University Hospital Dresden's Immigration Office played a crucial role in facilitating this process, working closely with local social affairs departments to ensure a seamless integration of the new professionals into their new lives in Germany.
4. As part of their training, these professionals have been learning essential German skills, including medical terminology, which will enhance their ability to provide exceptional care to their patients.
5. Geert Mackenroth commends the University Hospital Dresden's Heart Center for its proactive approach to addressing the skills shortage, recognizing it as a shining example for other institutions to follow.
6. Meanwhile, the German government and social organizations are working together to address the broader issue of skills shortage in the care sector, looking to attract and train more foreign professionals like those from Brazil to ensure the best possible care for the nation's citizens.

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