To conduct a mapping and measurement exercise to identify personnel delivering essential public health functions to support an integrated approach to the workforce across health systems primary healthcare, health security, and other disease specific programs in the Pacific Island Countries.
Researcher: Meru Sheel (PI) , Alexandra Martinuik, Joel Negin, Silina Motofaga, Deki, Masahiro Zakoji, Adeline Tinessia
Funding application submitted
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