Croatia offers €2,000 bonus to rural pediatricians, overhauls specialization to fix doctor shortage

Croatia's Health Minister announced a €2,000 net monthly bonus for pediatricians in Novalja and broader emergency service reorganization to address rural and island doctor shortages. The measure is a targeted incentive, but its impact depends on uptake and long-term retention. This signals a policy shift toward financial and structural fixes for healthcare staffing gaps.