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Editorial
. 2018 Mar 30;6(1):6-7.
doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-18-00092. Print 2018 Mar 21.

Human Resources for Health: The Best Learning, the Best Skill Mix, and the Most Impact

James D Shelton  1
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Editorial

Human Resources for Health: The Best Learning, the Best Skill Mix, and the Most Impact

James D Shelton. Glob Health Sci Pract. .

Abstract

Acting in a difficult environment, constructive efforts to improve medical education in Zimbabwe included revised curricula, investing in faculty and improved teaching skills, competency-based learning, and modern technology. But an ideal approach to health systems strengthening would put more emphasis on primary care and prevention, equity, and the many other vital health cadres besides physicians.

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