Africa to add 3 million health workers by 2035 amid 6 million shortage risk

NAIRAMETRICS | 26-08-2026 06:15pm |

African health ministers have endorsed the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035, committing to plan, educate, employ, and retain 3 million additional health workers by 2035. This initiative comes as the continent faces a potential shortage of over 6 million health workers. The agenda aims to strengthen health systems and improve access to healthcare across Africa.

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