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Tahani Al Qadiri1, Marília Silva Paulo1,2, Mohamud Sheek-Hussein1,3
1Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Countries like the USA, UK, and KSA face public health workforce shortages, while Canada and Singapore successfully grow their specialist numbers. The UAE is in early development stages for its public health sector.
Area of Science:
- Comparative healthcare systems analysis
- Public health workforce development
- Global health education structures
Background:
- Public health (PH) workforce capacity varies significantly across nations.
- Understanding international PH educational structures is crucial for global health advancement.
- Six countries were selected for a comparative review of their healthcare systems and PH workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compare healthcare systems and public health workforce structures.
- To identify disparities in public health specialist concentration and educational opportunities.
- To inform strategies for strengthening the public health workforce globally.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of global health databases (WHO, World Bank).
- Analysis of official government data from ministries of health and statistics bureaus.
- Inclusion of studies from the European Public Health Association and academic institutions.
Main Results:
- USA, UK, and KSA exhibit insufficient public health specialist numbers and training.
- Canada and Singapore demonstrate successful incentivization of public health education, increasing specialists.
- The United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) is in the initial phases of public health workforce development.
Conclusions:
- A clear definition and integration of the public health concept are vital for workforce advancement.
- Strengthening the public health workforce requires a systemic approach from academia to government ministries.
- Lessons from high-performing nations can guide development in emerging public health systems.
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