COVID-19 and health systems in Brazil and around the world: effects on the working conditions and health of health workers
Antônio Vieira Machado,
Wagner Eduardo Ferreira,
Marco Antônio de Ávila Vitória
et al.
Abstract:This article discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health systems and its effects on the working conditions and mental health of health professionals and invisible health workers. It presents data on deaths among health professionals, highlighting the need for better and safer working conditions and improvements in public management. We emphasize WHO/PAHO recommendations and the need for equitable vaccine distribution, including poor countries and vulnerable populations. We also highlight the impac… Show more
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