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Hong Kong nurses: Less than 0.5% trained abroad amid hiring row

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Hong Kong authorities have stated that less than 0.5% of registered nurses in the city received their training outside of Hong Kong. This clarification comes amid a dispute with the Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staff, who have raised concerns about recruitment practices. The authorities emphasized that approximately 99.8% of nurses working in public hospitals are locally trained, highlighting their central role in the healthcare system. AI

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Hong Kong nurses: Less than 0.5% trained abroad amid hiring row

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Just 0.5% of nurses trained outside Hong Kong, authorities say amid hiring row

    Less than 0.5 per cent of registered Hong Kong nurses received their training outside the city, while 99.8 per cent of those working in public hospitals are locally trained, health authorities have said amid a growing row with a trade union over employment concerns. The latest fi…

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