Early implementation of WHO recommendations for the retention of health workers in remote and rural areas

• Main Authors: James Buchan (Author), Ian D Couper (Author), Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Author), Khampasong Thepannya (Author), Wanda Jaskiewicz (Author), Galina Perfilieva (Author), Carmen Dolea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2013-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The maldistribution of health workers between urban and rural areas is a policy concern in virtually all countries. It prevents equitable access to health services, can contribute to increased health-care costs and underutilization of health professional skills in urban areas, and is a barrier to un...