An Advocate for Health Workers

October 23, 2017There ' s a looming global shortage of 18 million health workers. Can advocacy help fix it?Health workers are the backbone of strong health systems and thriving communities. Yet by 2030, the world will face a shortage of up to 18 million providers —hurting primarily those in low- and middle-income countries.That means mothers will go without necessary care, newborns will go without the assistance often needed to take their first breath of life, and countless patients will forgo the quality nursing and medical care they need and deserve.Advocacy can make a difference in every single community, in every single country.Vince Blaser is the director of the  Frontline Health Workers Coalition (FHWC), an alliance of organizations working together to urge greater and more strategic U.S. investment in frontline health workers in developing countries as a cost-effective way to save lives and foster a healthier, safer, and more prosperous world. Seed Global Health is a proud member of FHWC, adding a point of view that investments in doctors, nurses, and midwives can create a positive ripple effect across entire health systems and nations.Seed Global Health director of communications Zack Langway interviewed Mr. Blaser about the role of the FHWC and why its mission is more important today than ever before.Zack Langway (ZL): Thanks for taking time to chat with us, Vince. The Frontline Health Workers Coalition represents a wealth of experience and expertise in improving...

Source: IntraHealth International - October 23, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: mnathe Source Type: news