Human Resources for Health: Strengthening Competence and Compassion- Workshop Report
The report highlights persistent challenges in the equitable distribution of the health workforce across ten South and South-East Asian countries, marked by rural-urban disparities and reliance on expatriate or foreign-trained professionals. Institutional reforms focus on modernizing medical education, embedding competency-based curricula, and integrating digital innovations like HRIS and telemedicine to enhance training and monitoring. Quality […]
Strategic Management of Human Resources for Health: Building Competence and Compassion through Systemic Changes
WHO SEARO and TACHS co-hosted Regional Workshop on Human Resources for Health (HRH), held in Colombo in July 2025, convened policymakers, academics, and practitioners from across Asia to address pressing health workforce challenges. The synthesis by Dr. Borwornsom Leerapan highlights insights on strengthening HRH education, improving retention and accountability, and aligning workforce planning with shifting health […]