WHO Warns of Looming Nurse Shortage in Africa

WHO Warns of Looming Nurse Shortage in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa.  With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage.  To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]