Enabling and empowering the srmnah workforce: Gender matters

The health workforce is on average 70% women, although there are gender differences by occupation (125). Women account for 93% of midwives and 89% of nurses, compared with 50% of SRMNAH doctors (see Chapter 5). The considerable gendered disparities in pay rates, career pathways and decision-making power create systemic inefficiencies by limiting the productivity, distribution, motivation and retention of female health workers (126).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities