Medicines without doctors: In Mozambique, salaries are not the biggest problem
2007
Medicines without Doctors in Mozambique
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Author Information
Author(s): Wouter Arrazola de Oñate
Primary Institution: Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique
Hypothesis
Direct investment in training medical doctors is the most effective approach to improve public health in Mozambique.
Conclusion
The lack of doctors, rather than salaries, is the biggest problem in Mozambique's healthcare system.
Supporting Evidence
- Only up to 60 doctors a year are trained at the University for a population of 18 million.
- Not a single dollar from AIDS funding went to support the basic education of doctors.
- Doctors are needed for various health issues beyond HIV/AIDS, including malaria and tuberculosis.
Takeaway
Mozambique needs more doctors, not just higher salaries for existing ones, to improve healthcare.
Limitations
The article focuses solely on Mozambique and may not apply to other contexts.
Participant Demographics
Population of Mozambique is 18 million with only about 700 medical doctors.
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