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Health workforce
Currently, there is a global crisis of the health workforce, expressed by acute shortages and maldistribution of health workers, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. To respond to this crisis, policies and actions are needed to address the dynamics of the health labour market, the production and management of the health workforce, and to improve the distribution and performance of existing health workers.
Health professionals networks
Health professionals play a central and critical role in improving access and quality health care for the population. They provide essential services that promote health, prevent diseases and deliver health care services to individuals, families and communities based on the primary health care approach. Mechanisms for optimizing the strengths and skills of health professionals will be essential to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
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