Assessing the composition of nurses in South Africa versus the WHO perspective

Although South Africa's nurse-to-population ratio exceeds the WHO standard, these figures do not accurately reflect the nursing situation in the country.Contribution: Recommendations are presented which, when effectively implemented, have the potential to enhance the retention of professional nurses and improve healthcare service delivery in South Africa.

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Curationis
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2025-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v48i1.2762
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Assessing the composition of nurses in South Africa versus the WHO perspective

Fatima Abrahams, Sanjana Brijball Parumasur
Curationis
Global Health Workforce Issues
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Assessing the composition of nurses in South Africa versus the WHO perspective

Fatima Abrahams, Sanjana Brijball Parumasur
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Abstract

Although South Africa's nurse-to-population ratio exceeds the WHO standard, these figures do not accurately reflect the nursing situation in the country.Contribution: Recommendations are presented which, when effectively implemented, have the potential to enhance the retention of professional nurses and improve healthcare service delivery in South Africa.

CurationisVol. 48(1)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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