The invisible global health workforce: Why nurses matter more than ever
Nurses may be one of the most important parts of the health care workforce—yet their contribution is overlooked, according to a new paper examining the profession's place in the growing "One Health" movement to connect human, animal and environmental health.
A new paper examining the nursing profession's role within the growing One Health movement suggests that nurses may be one of the most vital components of the healthcare workforce, despite their contributions being frequently overlooked, according to Medical Xpress.
Phys.org reports that for decades, decisions and discussions regarding maternal health care, HIV prevention and treatment, contraception, and gender equity have primarily flowed from the Global North to the Global South. International organizations and researchers have largely exported programs and defined success by focusing on specific questions, such as how to reduce maternal deaths or increase contraceptive uptake, while paying less attention to community-defined sexual well-being.
Current global sexual health data shows more than 1 billion people are living with sexually transmitted infections, with over 374 million new cases of four major infections occurring annually. Additionally, an estimated 225 million women who wish to avoid pregnancy are not using effective contraception.
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