Health Workers, Facilities Under Attack in 23 Nations; UN Accused of Inaction
Even one attack on a health worker is one too many.
David J. Olson
Independent Global Health Communications and Policy Consultant
David J. Olson is an independent global health communications and policy consultant with more than 25 years of experience in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Follow him on Twitter @davidjolson.
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Until I came here, I thought of “health system strengthening” strictly in clinical, technical terms. But it's more than that.
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As we approach the 2012 International AIDS Conference, it seems time to reflect on the critical role that health workers play in HIV/AIDS services.