Migration and health service delivery

World Hosp Health Serv. 2010;46(3):5-7.

Abstract

Migration has positive and integrative effects on health service delivery. This paper presents initiatives promoting circular migration of diaspora health professionals to contribute to health service delivery and capacity development in their countries of origin. The paper will also highlight the contributions that foreign trained and foreign born health professionals can make to the delivery of migrant friendly health services for diverse multi-cultural populations.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Transients and Migrants*