"Brain drain" or ethical recruitment?

Recruitment by wealthy countries of health personnel from developing countries is threatening the viability of crucial health programs in poor countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Australia has participated in this "brain drain", although the extent and impact of this on different countries has not been adequately assessed. Australia depends on overseas-trained doctors to fill vacancies in public hospitals and private practice, particularly in rural and outer suburban areas where locally trained professionals are reluctant to work.