Curriculum and training needs of mid-level health workers in Africa: a situational review from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda

• Main Authors: Ian Couper (Author), Sunanda Ray (Author), Duane Blaauw (Author), Gideon Ng'wena (Author), Lucy Muchiri (Author), Eren Oyungu (Author), Akinyinka Omigbodun (Author), Imran Morhason-Bello (Author), Charles Ibingira (Author), James Tumwine (Author), Daphney Conco (Author), Sharon Fonn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Africa's health systems rely on services provided by mid-level health workers (MLWs). Investment in their training is worthwhile since they are more likely to be retained in underserved areas, require shorter training courses and are less dependent on technology and investig...