The Data Behind the Need
Healthcare systems worldwide face unprecedented pressure. In conflict-affected and underserved areas, this challenge becomes a crisis with measurable consequences:
Inadequate Healthcare Access
Over half of the world's population—approximately 4.5 billion people—lacks access to adequate healthcare services. This issue is particularly acute in conflict-affected areas, where healthcare infrastructure is often inadequate and unstable.
Workforce Gap
The World Health Organization projects a global shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030, with nurses and midwives comprising a significant portion of this gap. Evidence shows this shortage directly correlates with preventable deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Economic Impact
Inadequate healthcare workforce capacity costs economies billions annually through:
- Lost productivity due to preventable illnesses
- Higher costs of treating advanced disease states
- Medical migration of patients seeking care abroad
- Loss of trained professionals to more developed regions
Growing Demand
The demand for nursing care continues to rise due to:
- Aging populations with increasing chronic disease burden
- Ongoing displacement and refugee crises creating new healthcare needs
- Growing recognition of the importance of primary and preventive care