India, April 13 -- Africa faces a severe health worker shortage, with many countries far below WHO staffing thresholds.

Meanwhile rich nations increasingly recruit the continent's doctors and nurses.

This is not just "brain drain" but a continuation of colonial-era extraction.

Power, knowledge and human value are structured to benefit wealthy countries at Africa's expense demanding systemic, reparative reforms.

Africa has a challenge to retain the health workers it needs.

The World Health Organization estimates a global shortfall of 11 million health workers by 2030, with Africa predicted to face shortages ranging from five million to six million workers. The shortfall is calculated according to disease burden and health population n...