Finding the Answers to Chad's Health Workforce Crisis


 
Language:

English

Author:

Wyss K

Series/Journal Title:

id21 Insights Health

Volume:

7

Description:

With a population of more than 8 million, Chad has around 3,600 health workers: 50 percent of these are unskilled, and 35 percent are nurses and midwives. Chad also faces geographical imbalances in the distribution of health professionals, with approximately half working in the capital N’Djamena. This article provides an overview of the issues related to the health workforce in Chad. [adapted from author]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type