Health leaders condemn racist attacks on vital international workforce

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister and top clinical officers have condemned recent racist attacks targeting international health and social care workers. The unrest, centred in Ballymena, has left many staff feeling unsafe, prompting a united call from sector leaders to protect the workforce that underpins the entire system. With warnings that the health service would collapse without international recruits, the message is direct: those who deliver care deserve safety, dignity, and full institutional backing. The response is a reminder that racism in any form undermines not just individuals but the stability of essential public services.

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