title: Addressing nursing shortages in sub-Saharan Africa.
abstract: The desperate situation of the health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) cannot be overstated. This has been a significant and confounding factor in the decline in life expectancy in a number of SSA countries. This article identifies the reasons for the global shortage of nurses and recommends actions to address the crisis in Africa.
authors.affiliation: GOAL Uganda, Kampala. masc@utlonline.co.ug
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D015658:HIV Infections; D006285:Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009729:Nursing; D010560:Personnel Selection; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce