In this first paper in a series of four papers on midwifery, we aimed to examine,
comprehensively and systematically, the contribution midwifery can make to the quality of …

Background Development of human resources for eye health (HReH) is a major focus of the
Global Action Plan 2014 to 2019 to reduce the prevalence of avoidable visual impairment by …

In the concluding paper of this Series about midwifery, we look at the policy implications
from the framework for quality maternal and newborn care, the potential effect of life-saving …

The reduction of deaths from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is stalling, whereas many
countries in Southeast Asia are approaching malaria elimination. We reviewed the role of …

Background: Despite the publication of several studies on the subject, there is significant
uncertainty regarding the burden of disease among adults in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) …

Objective To assess medical and nursing students' intentions to migrate abroad or practice
in rural areas. Methods We surveyed 3199 first-and final-year medical and nursing students …

This paper investigates labor market dynamics for physicians in Vietnam, paying particular
attention to geographic distribution and dual job holding. The analysis is based on a survey …

Abstract Background The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) piloted
the first HIV Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) in Africa at 10 …

Health human resource (HHR) is critical in the delivery of health care services. However, the
available evidences on their geographic distribution and availability remains quite limited in …

Background Understanding factors affecting recruitment and retention of health workers in
rural and remote communities is necessary for proper policy development and the equitable …