# Women dominate Europe’s health workforce but earn 19% less per hour, WHO warns

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- euronews, 2026-09-18 12:50 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/09/18/women-dominate-europes-health-workforce-but-earn-19-less-per-hour-who-warns

> Women make up the majority of Europe’s health and care workforce, yet hold only slightly more than half of the sector’s highest-paying jobs, according to a new WHO report. The report also says women earn 19% less per hour.