Addressing the health workforce crisis: towards a common approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The challenges in the health workforce are well known and clearly documented. What is not so clearly understood is how to address these issues in a comprehensive and integrated manner that will lead to solutions. This editorial presents – and invites comments on...

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Main Authors: McCaffery Jim, O'Neil Mary, Quain Estelle E, Dal Poz Mario R, Elzinga Gijs, Martineau Tim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Online Access:http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/4/1/21
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>The challenges in the health workforce are well known and clearly documented. What is not so clearly understood is how to address these issues in a comprehensive and integrated manner that will lead to solutions. This editorial presents – and invites comments on – a technical framework intended to raise awareness among donors and multisector organizations outside ministries of health and to guide planning and strategy development at the country level.</p>
ISSN:1478-4491