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Germany: Care work in a strained system

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Michael Oti
July 17, 2025

Germany's health care system is strained – and so are its workers. Ja'afar Sarki explains why he's quitting care work, despite his love for helping others.

Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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