Over 67,500 Sign Petition to Halt Deportation of Colombian Caregivers in Germany

The threatened deportation of ten caregivers has sparked concerns over patient care and prompted intervention from Germany's health minister.

Ten Colombian caregivers at a dementia care home in Wilstedt face deportation after their asylum applications were rejected.
The care home's management warns that deportations could jeopardize services for 48 vulnerable residents, many with severe dementia.
More than 67,500 people have signed an online petition demanding the caregivers be allowed to stay in Germany, citing both humanitarian and practical concerns.
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has expressed support for the caregivers, pledging to address the issue with state and federal authorities.
A meeting between care home representatives and Lower Saxony state officials yielded no resolution, but efforts to find a solution continue.