South Asia Faces Biggest Health Workforce Gap, Lancet Study Finds
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- A Lancet Public Health study released on Tuesday estimates that the world needs about 34.4 million more doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and pharmacists to reach moderate universal health coverage.
- The report identifies South Asia and sub‑Saharan Africa as having the largest shortages, with India having only 73 health workers per 10,000 people, far below the global average.
- The findings highlight the scale of the workforce deficit that threatens progress toward universal health coverage in the region.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
India has 73 health workers per 10,000; global shortage tops 34 mn: Lancet study
South Asia has largest health workforce shortage in achieving universal health coverage: Study
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Herald on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The New Indian Express
- Center (1): Deccan Herald