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Nursing numbers up but more still leaving

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By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi 10 November 2022, 11:00PM

The number of registered nurses in Samoa is up by close to 80 per cent, but low salaries and unattractive job benefits are leading to them moving overseas or signing up for seasonal work.

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By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi 10 November 2022, 11:00PM

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