Millions of people worldwide do not have access to quality health care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and control due to health workforce shortages. In response to this workforce crisis, strategies for task-sharing between physicians and trained non-physicians have been developed for maternal and child health and infectious diseases, though very few models exist to address CVD.
My research on task-sharing strategies has demonstrated that trained non-physician health workers (including allied professional health workers and community health workers) can contribute significantly towards CVD prevention and control.
My program of research has three themes:
This multi-country implementation study will strengthen the health workforce to provide accurate and reliable information about the impact of CVD.
This cutting-edge program of research will increase access to affordable healthcare and improve the lives of millions globally.
Last updated12 July 2021