Fact sheet on the SDGs: Health workforce (2018)

Human resources for health are the cornerstone of the health system in every country and play a critical role in achieving universal health coverage. Investing in human resources, including their recruitment, management and specialized training, is essential for any health system to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. This fact sheet includes facts and figures, outlines the challenges, charts indicators of progress and shares commitments made by Member States to tackle this issue.