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Regime inaugurates pediatric hospital in Estelí amidst severe shortage of doctors in the public system

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the country barely reaches half of the recommended goal of 44.5 health workers per 10,000 inhabitants.

Regime inaugurates pediatric hospital in Estelí amidst severe shortage of doctors in the public system

TL;DR

  • Nicaragua is not meeting the recommended health worker-to-population ratio.
  • The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recommends 44.5 health workers per 10,000 inhabitants.
  • The country has achieved approximately half of this recommended target.