Publications by authors named "M Mabhala"

To ensure a high level of health protection, governments must ensure that health and trade policy objectives are aligned. We conducted a systematic review of the health impacts of trade policies, including trade and investment agreements (TIAs), to provide a timely overview of this field. We systematically reviewed studies evaluating the health impacts of trade policies published between Jan 19, 2016, and July 10, 2020.

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  • The pharmacy workforce is significant in global healthcare, but its role in post-conflict sub-Saharan Africa remains poorly understood, particularly in countries like CAR, DRC, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
  • Semi-structured interviews with nine key informants revealed major challenges in pharmacy service delivery, including unpredictable health needs, insecure transport, and workforce shortages caused by brain drain and disrupted education.
  • Addressing these barriers requires strategic policy solutions focused on improving living and working conditions, ensuring safety, and developing career opportunities to enhance pharmacy workforce retention and support universal health coverage in conflict-affected regions.
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