Latent tuberculosis affects 54% of healthcare professionals in low- and middle-income nations, which is 25 times more than the overall population. 

Health professionals were at a 21-32 times greater risk of contracting the disease during the West African Ebola outbreak in 2014-2016 than the overall adult population. 

Health workers in Africa face high levels of workplace violence and harassment, highest in South Africa. 

Only eight of Africa's 55 nations have created policy instruments for Occupational Health and Safety of Health Workers as of yet. 

By strengthening political commitment and capacities to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of health professionals in Africa, the combined AUDA-NEPAD/WHO/ILO project seeks to address these issues.