About THET
One billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. For over thirty years, THET – www.thet.org – has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges and clinics in the UK and those overseas.
From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. In the past ten years alone, THET has reached over 100,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions and UK health workers who have contributed over 60,000 days of their time as volunteers. Health partnerships have contributed to more effective and efficient health systems in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).2 They also benefit the UK health sector through improved health professional competencies, motivation, health service innovations and global influence.
