Call for manuscripts: 'Towards a scaling-up of training and education for health workers'
2007

Call for Manuscripts on Health Worker Training

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Dal Poz Mario R, Mercer Hugo, Gadon Margaret, Shaw Daniel MP

Primary Institution: World Health Organization

Conclusion

The publication seeks manuscripts addressing the need for improved training and education for health workers in developing countries.

Supporting Evidence

  • The World Health Report 2006 highlighted a global shortage of 4.3 million health workers.
  • Inadequate educational opportunities are a principal cause of the health workforce crisis in developing countries.
  • Manuscripts are sought on various sub-themes related to health worker training.

Takeaway

This is a request for articles about how to better train health workers in places that need them most.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1478-4491-5-14

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