Background Although much attention has been given to increasing the number of health
workers, less focus has been directed at developing models of training that address real-life …

Background Africa's health systems rely on services provided by mid-level health workers
(MLWs). Investment in their training is worthwhile since they are more likely to be retained in …

The landscape of health services delivery is undergoing significant transformation from
fragmented and disease-centred toward integrated and people-centred care. Health workers …

Despite progress in developing more effective training methodologies, training initiatives for
health workers continue to experience common pitfalls that have beset the overall success …

Ways to address the increasing global health workforce shortage include improving the
occupational health and safety of health workers, particularly those in high-risk, low …

Introduction In 2011, in line with principles for Universal Health Coverage, South Africa
formalised community health workers (CHWs) into the national health system in order to …

Background Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a crucial role in improving health in
their communities and their role is being expanded in many parts of the world. However, the …

Abstract Background The Ministry of Health and Medical Education in the Islamic Republic
of Iran has undertaken a reform of its health system, in which-lower level managers are …

Methods Data generated through documentary review, key informant interviews and
observations were analyzed using a thematic approach. Results The MEPI program …

Background To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), more health workers are
needed; also critical is supporting optimal performance of existing staff. Integrated human …