Background
The development of Human Resources for Health (HRH) is one of the keys to achieving The Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Providing and ensuring the best health care service in every region of Indonesia has long been a major concern. Several challenges faced by HRH development are a shortage of professionals, uneven distribution of professionals between regions, a variety of settings (urban and rural), and management of the health workforce under a decentralization system.
Aim
This paper aims to assess the HRH progress made toward achieving the health-related MDGs.
Methods
A desk study was performed from relevant published materials. Literature was reviewed from databases of the Ministry of Health. A clear understanding of the progress and challenges is critical to accelerating the achievement of MDGs.
Results
The health policy of Indonesia has been adjusted to achieve MDGs. A significant scale‐up in the HRH can contribute to significant number to meet the MDGs. HRH dimensions that must be addressed include comprehensive HRH strategies and strengthening management under decentralization system.
Conclusion
Human resources are one of supporting unit in achieving Millennium Development Goals. Therefore, it is important to identify where we stand and mobilize more resources to meet the off track in MDGs
