Wanted: hearts, minds and hands to give primary care.
In the French-speaking countries of Africa the application of the health-for-all strategy has been inconsistent because of economic difficulties and management problems. The latter require a change in outlook and a heightened sense of responsibility among service providers and programme managers. In order to obtain suitable personnel, the authorities should match training to needs and devise sound policies for health manpower development.
Yangni-Angaté
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Abidjan, Gôte d'Ivoire.
D000349:Africa; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration; D006285:Health Planning; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care