Proceed with Care: Meeting the Human Resources Needs for Health and Aged Care in Asia and the Pacific

Publication | December 2023
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This brief illustrates how improving health and aged care in Asia and the Pacific hinges on tackling the shortage of trained staff, better analyzing key trends, and harnessing the digital technologies needed to build resilient systems.

The brief looks at changing demographics, high rates of noncommunicable diseases, and the impact of the pandemic. It considers the effects of migration and the challenge of attracting workers to underserved areas. It sets out how a more integrated approach that focuses on gender and climate, supports the most vulnerable systems, and exploits digital health solutions can help meet the region’s current and future needs.

Additional Details

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Type
Series
Subjects
  • Health
  • Health system development
  • Non-communicable diseases
  • Information and Communications Technology
Pages
  • 8
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • BRF230618-2
ISBN
  • 978-92-9270-576-3 (print)
  • 978-92-9270-577-0 (electronic)
ISSN
  • 2071-7202 (print)
  • 2218-2675 (electronic)

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