Human resources are the crucial core of a health system, but they have been a neglected
component of health-system development. The demands on health systems have escalated …

Objective To explore inequalities in human resources for health (HRH) in relation to all
cause and cause specific mortality globally in 1990-2019. Design Observational study …

The constitutions of many countries in the Arab world clearly highlight the role of
governments in guaranteeing provision of health care as a right for all citizens. However …

Objectives No systematic review has explored the challenges related to worldwide universal
health coverage (UHC). This study reviewed challenges on the road to UHC. Methods A …

Background Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to
policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in health surveillance systems,
disease prevention, and treatment globally. Among the many factors that might have led to …

Summary Background The World Health Assembly calls for elimination of viral hepatitis as a
public health threat by 2030 (ie,− 90% incidence and− 65% mortality). However, WHO's …

Introduction Several efforts have been made globally to strengthen the health workforce
(HWF); however, significant challenges still persist especially in the African Region. This …

Universal health coverage (UHC) is the central thread of Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG) 3. However, without improvements in the quality of the health system, UHC will prove …

Human resources for health (HRH) are critical to the achievement of universal health
coverage reforms. Drawing on theories of the health labour market, this chapter highlights …