Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

Community Health Workers Make a Difference for Pediatric HIV Clients in South Sudan

Lawrence Monday links health facilities and communities to extend HIV care and treatment services.

IntraHealth at 40: The Future of Global Health Starts Here

These 3 big lessons are helping us shape the future of health care around the world.

We're Missing Something in Health Worker Training

A conversation with two physicians about the mental health realities of a career in medicine.

Supporting a Human-Centered Home Health System in Jordan

Expanding home health care is a promising solution for Jordan’s growing health care demands.

In Uganda, One Teen Tackles the Stigma of Violence Against Women

After surviving gender-based violence, she’s using her experience to mentor other girls and end harmful customs in her community.

Data Insights on Religion and Contraception for Couples in Burkina Faso

When men engage in gender equality and contraception use, they’re likely to draw in other men and boys, too.

Understanding Cybersecurity for Health Care Professionals

Data breaches are a real problem for the global health sector. Here's how we can start building better cyber hygiene skills.

In Senegal, the Health and Education Sectors Are Teaming Up for Teens

As a result, more young people are getting the health information they need—whether they go to school or not.

Global Nutrition Is the Cornerstone of Global Health

We know how and when to address malnutrition. We just need the political will to make it happen.

These Nurses Are Shining a Light on the Gender Barriers They Face at Work

The obstacles that keep many nurses out of leadership roles are systemic, structural, and age-old.