Using a global framework for health workforce development: National case studies on continuing professional development in pharmacy.

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Investing in the education, training and development of the global health workforce is integral to achieving global health goals, including universal health coverage and access to safe and quality services. Systemising and formalising CPD & CE for health workers as part of their professional development has become a central component of health workforce development. A global framework for pharmacy workforce development support countries to assess their CPD & CE development needs and facilitate progress towards global goals. This paper describes this global framework and how it's being used and implemented in countries worldwide.