Training and continuing education for health workers

Many African countries have a gravely alarming skills shortage in the healthcare sector. In rural areas in particular, there is a lack of qualified healthcare professionals, which has a direct impact on the health of local communities. Training and continuing education for doctors, nurses and midwives is therefore key to sustainable development and strengthening of the health system. In the year under review, SolidarMed trained a total of 1,331 nurses, doctors, medical licentiates and midwives. By promoting decentrali- sed and hands-on training models, SolidarMed is helping to ensure high training quality and large numbers of students.

Key figures 2022:

► Initial training of 766 professionals

► Continuing education for 565 professionals

► Continuing education for 198 medical trainers

► 18 medical schools supported