A safer, healthier, and more prosperous world for all of us is brought about by ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to quality health care through strong health systems.
The World Health Organization estimates there will be a global shortage of 18 million health workers by 2030, based on current trends. This challenge is felt most keenly in sub-Saharan Africa where countries bear 24% of the world’s disease burden, yet employ only 3% of the world’s health workers.
Funded by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Future International Workforce Programme aims to address the global shortage of quality health workers and increase access to vital services for the poorest and most vulnerable including, refugee populations.
Through innovative Health Partnerships, underpinned by reciprocal exchanges of knowledge, skills and experience, UK health institutions and partner organisations in Africa are working together to develop responses to locally identified health workforce priorities.