Global health and health workforce development: what to learn from COVID-19 on health workforce preparedness and resilience

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Abstract

This Special Issue is dedicated to the healthcare workers across the globe. It draws together studies from different disciplines and regions to identify important lessons learned on weaknesses as well as on opportunities for health workforce innovation through a global health lens. Beginning with strategic reflections on the role of the health workforce and public health competences in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, major themes include the protection and experiences of frontline healthcare workers, the role of health systems and policy, planning and management issues, and education and health labour markets. Developed in collaboration with European Public Health Association ‘Health Workforce Research’ section, the Special Issue contributes to the WHO International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) in 2021 in recognition of their dedication to providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, even risking their own health and life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-8
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal Of Health Planning And Management
Volume36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2021

Keywords

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • global health
  • health workforce development
  • health workforce resilience
  • healthcare worker protection

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