WILLEMSTAD - A midwife born and raised in Curaçao has not yet been granted an exemption to practice her profession on the island, despite her persistent efforts. Ironically, the Minister of Health, Environment, and Nature, Javier Silvania, has recently granted many exemptions, but mostly to foreign healthcare workers.
The woman has been waiting for nearly a year and a half to receive a response to her application with the Public Health Inspection (Inspectie Volksgezondheid, IVG). She feels overlooked as her application remains unanswered, even though she believes she possesses the required expertise.
Silvania has been actively issuing exemptions to address the staff shortage in the healthcare sector. Afternoon newspaper reports indicate that physiotherapists, psychologists, and midwives have received the green light to practice. Nevertheless, it appears that local professionals face challenges in obtaining exemptions, despite the pressing need to continue providing care to residents.
The woman in question hopes that the IVG will accept her application, allowing her to contribute her skills and assist in resolving Curaçao's healthcare issues.