Addressing nursing shortages in sub-Saharan Africa
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Addressing nursing shortages in sub-Saharan Africa

Sue Campbell Volunteer community health adviser, GOAL Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
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The desperate situation of the health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) cannot be overstated. This has been a significant and confounding factor in the decline in life expectancy in a number of SSA countries. This article identifies the reasons for the global shortage of nurses and recommends actions to address the crisis in Africa.

Nursing Standard. 20, 51, 46-50. doi: 10.7748/ns2006.08.20.51.46.c4490

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masc@utlonline.co.ug

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Keywords :

Overseas nurses - Overseas recruitment - Sub-Saharan Africa

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30 August 2006 / Vol 20 issue 51

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