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Establishment of a cooperation network in medical education in the scope of PECS-CPLP

Given the strong growth of medical education initiatives in African Member States of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) and considering the increased cooperation in medical education, it is justified under the Strategic Plan for Cooperation in Health (PECS) of the CPLP, to think this cooperation in a triangular, southnorth-south approach, coordinating the initiatives […]
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Greek health sector before and after the crises and the experiences of citizens participation 

Greece face different problems such as inclusive aging population, diminished of natural increase, migrations and the refugee crises. These challenges puts pressure on the healthcare systems future.  The Greek health sector can be characterized as a mix system (public and private), coexisting the insurances, the social compulsory (IKA) and the system of voluntary private health […]
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Nurse migration in the EU: a moving target?

The nursing profession is the most numerous and increasingly mobile element of the health workforce. Imbalances of nurse supply and demand across the EU/EEA are generating challenges for policy-makers and managers. Increasing mobility within the EU/EEA has been caused by countries targeting others within the region to fill nursing vacancy posts, although the number of […]
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Migration of nurses and doctors in the European Union and the European Free Trade Association

Health workers have been mobile for many decades. In the past, doctors from countries like Canada, Australia and New Zealand travelled to France, the US or the UK to acquire a specialty not available at home or which was more developed in the country of destination. From the 1950s on, doctors from newly independent countries […]
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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