WHO Collaborating Centre on Health Workforce Policy and Planning Tackles Global Health Workforce Crisis with New Publication on Strategic Policy Solutions
Lisbon, Portugal — October 14, 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Health Workforce Policy and Planning at the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (IHMT) – NOVA University Lisbon has released a landmark publication addressing the global health workforce crisis. Co-authored by WHO’s Director of the Health Workforce Department and WHO Europe’s Head of Health Workforce and Service Delivery, this study sheds light on policy solutions crucial for stabilizing and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.
Published in the International Journal of Health Planning and Management, this research delves into policy frameworks essential for workforce resilience and sustainability. The study underscores the urgency of policies that ensure not only the retention and equitable distribution of health professionals but also the development of strategies that withstand economic and public health pressures.
Addressing an Urgent Crisis in Health Workforce Resilience
Building on evidence gathered in a policy webinar series held in 2024, the study examines the systemic workforce gaps that intensify healthcare delivery challenges, especially in underserved regions. By identifying eective policy interventions, the authors aim to guide governments and health organizations in building sustainable solutions. Prof. Tiago Correia, Head of WHO Collaborating Center on Health Workforce Policy and Planning highlights the research as “a crucial blueprint for policymakers facing severe workforce shortages. This work calls for immediate, eective policies that can support health professionals and secure healthcare delivery amid global pressures.”
Collaboration as a Pathway to Systemic Solutions
This paper resonates on several WHO publications to emphasize a collaborative approach, advocating for a global, multi-stakeholder commitment to policy reforms. By fostering international cooperation, the paper suggests that policies can become more adaptable and responsive to crises.
For More Information
Access the full study in the International Journal of Health Planning and Management:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hpm.3860
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