MANIFEST Issue Brief 6: Health Workers Recognition as a tool for Increasing Motivation
Future Health Systems
Health workers, especially in developing countries such as Uganda, are accused of having a poor attitude towards their clients resulting in poor service uptake. Despite attempts to improve health service delivery, for instance the construction of more health facilities and improved supplies management, the issue of health worker motivation continues to be a major factor.
Recognising and rewarding the best performing health workers and facilities as a way of motivating them was one of the activities under the Health Systems Strengthening component of the MANIFEST Study. This Issues Brief shares the key lessons learned from the MANIFEST experience.