Hiiumaa Hospital Halts Planned Maternity Care Due to Pediatrician Shortage

Hiiumaa Hospital in Estonia has ceased providing planned maternity care as of July 1, now offering only emergency services due to a lack of pediatricians. The hospital board chair stated this issue reflects a broader healthcare workforce shortage in Estonia.

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Hiiumaa Hospital stops planned maternity care amid pediatrician shortage

As of July 1, Hiiumaa Hospital provides only emergency maternity care because the hospital no longer has a pediatrician. Hospital board chair Agris Peedu says that the issue reflects Estonia's broader healthcare workforce shortage.

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