Aruba midwives staffing concerns have prompted MEP to ask Parliament to call the health minister and AZV to explain the situation and present solutions, according to an October 23 report by DIARIO.
Association presents concerns to Parliament
The report says Parliament met with midwife Daal, representing the midwives’ association. Evelyn Wever-Croes expressed support for the association on behalf of the MEP faction.
In the account presented by MEP, the number of midwives fell from eight in 2024 to four in 2025 and could fall to three in 2027. The faction said six to seven are needed to cover current demand while maintaining round-the-clock care. These are figures attributed to the parliamentary account, not independently verified staffing totals.
Faction requests answers on continuity of care
MEP said the association had been seeking solutions since April 2024 without reaching an agreement. The faction raised concerns about financial stability, working conditions, fatigue and the continuity of maternity care.
The report records MEP’s call for urgent action. It does not include a response from AZV or the current health minister, a newly agreed funding arrangement or an independently established service reduction.
Source: Read the original DIARIO report.
