In response to the Commission’s request, the Vice-Chairs of the Commission from WHO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Organizations for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will convene all relevant stakeholders by the end of 2016 to develop a 5-year implementation plan for the 10 recommendations.
"The report provides solid evidence that investing in the health economy and progressing towards universal health coverage can strengthen economic growth and make it more inclusive by generating decent jobs in a wide range of occupations," said Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization.
"It offers practical proposals for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 3 on healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages, and Goal 8 on inclusive growth and decent work."
This will be a critical element to promote better lives and help our economies flourish and achieve their full potential," said Mr Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD.
The Commission’s vision is for an expanded, transformed and sustainable health workforce to promote health, prevent disease, meet the needs of populations, and drive inclusive economic growth.