While the Peoples Republic of China has undergone tremendous economic growth in recent years, its health care system continues to pose major challenges. The question concerning qualified staff arises particularly in rural areas where an adequate health care for pregnant women and children is not always guaranteed. How can the lack of qualified health personnel be addressed constructively? Where do possibilities and opportunities for improvement exist? In this context, the author Sandra Jeschke defines the correlations within the current personnel management of the Chinese health care system...

The East-African country of Kenya registers a significant decline in the utilization of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services particularly in rural areas. Issues relating to sexual and reproductive health often give rise to feelings of shame among clients; hence health personnel dealing with these issues or providing counselling need to do so with a focus on ensuring respect and dignity. How much does the behaviour of health personnel affect utilization of services? To what extend is health personnel subject to socio-cultural factors and in what way does this affect the contact with...