Belarus proposes extending state doctor service requirement to 7 years

Belarusian authorities propose increasing the mandatory state service period for doctors from 3 to 7 years and requiring a first qualification category to move to private clinics, tightening labor mobility in the healthcare sector. The move signals continued state control over professional labor, likely aimed at retaining medical staff in public institutions amid emigration and staffing shortages. The proposal's impact on private healthcare and doctor retention remains uncertain pending legislative approval.