Supporting the Retention of Health Resources for Health: SACD Policy Context


 
Language:

English

Author:

Gilson l

Publisher:

Regional Network for Equity in Health in Southern Africa

Series/Journal Title:

EQUINET Discussion Paper

Pages:

60

Description:

This report presents a review of issues in the regional policy context that are of relevance to the retention of human resources for the health sector (HRH) within the region, based on a rapid appraisal in selected countries and at regional level. This work specifically focussed on the actions needed to stem the flow of international migration by encouraging the retention of health staff within countries. A particular concern raised across countries is staff retention in the public and rural services that preferentially serve the poorest populations. Importantly, policy documents and national respondents see the problems of retaining staff in these locations (the push factors underlying migration) as linked to the factors that undermine motivation and productivity.

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type