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. 2021 Oct 12;19(Suppl 3):107. doi: 10.1186/s12961-021-00751-9
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The global shortage of human resources for health is projected to be 18 million health workers by 2030, and the more acute shortages are in Africa and South Asia. CHWs have an important role to play in mitigating this shortage because of their effectiveness (when properly trained and supported) and the feasibility of their deployment