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Ensure every decision is grounded on evidence

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  Under the theme "Stand with Science"; The WHO calls on governments, scientists, and communities to rebuild trust in science, combat misinformation, and make decisions based on evidence.   April 7th , Celebration of the  World Health Day 2026 .  Pan American Health Organization .

Effective coverage of skilled workers in the field of rehabilitation is crucial for providing quality care to those in need.

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The rehabilitation workforce is a diverse composition of occupations and specializations that provide interventions that optimize functioning and reduce disability .  The effective coverage of skilled workers in the field of rehabilitation is crucial for providing quality care to those in need . However, many countries struggle with obstacles such as lack of institutional capacity, insufficient jobs for rehabilitation workers, and ineffective incentives for health care workers. To address these challenges, the Guide for rehabilitation workforce evaluation (GROWE) was launched in July 2023. GROWE provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to collecting qualitative and quantitative data to identify context-specific challenges and develop action plans to strengthen the rehabilitation workforce at national level. The evaluation focuses on economic and political context, stakeholder influence, workforce need, supply, demand and absorption, efficiency, competency and performan...