Striking the Right Balance: Health Workforce Retention in Remote and Rural Areas


 
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English

Author:

Chen LC

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Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Volume:

88

Issue:

5

Description:

This article discusses the issue of maldistribution, which is arguably the most critical workforce challenge, not only for achieving universal coverage but also for addressing inextricably linked workforce problems such as shortages and skill imbalances. In many countries, overall shortages are exacerbated, indeed even caused, by severe maldistribution. [adapted from author]

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