Table 1.
Health workforce density in Eritrea compared to African Region and global averages in 2008
| Health workforce and infrastructure | Eritrea | WHO African Region | Global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians density (per 10 000 population) |
0.5 |
2.3 |
14 |
| Nursing and midwifery personnel density (per 10 000 population) |
5.8 |
10.9 |
29.7 |
| Dentistry personnel density (per 10 000 population) |
<0.05 |
0.3 |
3 |
| Pharmaceutical personnel density (per 10 000 population) |
0.2 |
0.8 |
4.1 |
| Environment and public health workers density (per 10 000 population) | 0.2 | 0.4 | … |
Source: WHO [2].