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This study aims to analyze gender equity in Afghanistan's healthcare workforce, focusing on midwives compared to female nurses and physicians from 2002 to 2020.

April 10, 2026SSM - Health SystemsOpen Access

Gender Equity in Afghanistan Human Resources for Health 2002-2020: Midwives Versus Female Nurses and Physicians

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BABasnama AyazUniversity of Toronto LHLinda McGillis HallUniversity of Toronto CMCarles MuntanerUniversity of Toronto

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Retrospective policy case study reveals gender equity challenges in Afghanistan's healthcare workforce, indicating critical insights for policymakers.

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This study aims to analyze gender equity in Afghanistan's healthcare workforce, focusing on midwives compared to female nurses and physicians from 2002 to 2020.
Conducted a retrospective policy case study
Reviewed documents from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
Analyzed HRH policies in relation to women's workforce participation
Focused on initiatives reducing maternal mortality rates
HRH policies effectively reduced maternal mortality rates in alignment with Millennium Development Goals
30% of the healthcare workforce in Afghanistan now consists of women, mainly midwives
Midwifery programs expanded rapidly with higher remuneration and media promotion
Limited focus on non-reproductive health for female nurses and physicians hindered gender equity
Reduced international support stalled implementation of broader HRH initiatives

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Ayaz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d892d16c1944d70ce0413b https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmhs.2026.100213

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Retrospective policy case study reveals gender equity challenges in Afghanistan's healthcare workforce, indicating critical insights for policymakers.

Gender Equity in Afghanistan Human Resources for Health 2002-2020: Midwives Versus Female Nurses and Physicians

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Gender Equity in Afghanistan Human Resources for Health 2002-2020: Midwives Versus Female Nurses and Physicians

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