Can we halt health workforce deterioration in failed states? Insights from Guinea-Bissau on the nature, persistence and evolution of its HRH crisis

Background: Guinea-Bissau is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries. Amid poverty, political turmoil and state withdrawal, its health workforce (HW) has been swamped for the last four decades in a deepening crisis of under-resourcing, poor performance and laissez-faire. Method...

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Main Author: Russo, Giuliano (author)
Other Authors: Pavignani, Enrico (author), Guerreiro, Catia Sá (author), Neves, Clotilde (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Commoditised health markets
Guinea-Bissau health system
Health care in undergoverned countries
Health systems under stress
Health workforce crisis
Human resources for health
Public Administration
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-017-0189-0
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/36474

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-017-0189-0

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