Labor Health Shortage and Future Prospects for the Medical Workforce in Morocco

Zouag, Nada and Driouchi, Ahmed and Achehboune, Amale (2015): Labor Health Shortage and Future Prospects for the Medical Workforce in Morocco.

Abstract

Abstract This paper looks at the current situation of health deficits and shortages in Morocco with a focus on the roles of medical education and prospects for the health workforce for the period 2010-2030. The attained results from both trend description and simulations of patterns show major shortages relative to the needs. The existence of these trends appeals for further cooperation in the areas of health care through emphasis on medical education and research. These outcomes appear to be promising for the pursuit of satisfying the needs of a growing population and demand for health care.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Keywords: Morocco-Health Workforce-Simulations
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I14 - Health and Inequality; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I15 - Health and Economic Development

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