Health Volunteers Overseas - What Problem Is HVO Addressing?

What Problem Is HVO Addressing?

The delivery of health care services in any country is dependent on a trained cadre of health care professionals. The well-documented global shortage of health care providers disproportionately impacts developing countries. Faced with serious resource constraints, as well as an immense burden of disease, developing countries are faced with enormous needs in the health care sector but have limited capacity to educate and support the workforce necessary to meet these needs. As a result, not enough health care professionals are trained, few are offered the opportunity for continued professional education and growth, and most work in isolation with little chance to learn from nearby colleagues.