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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.

Female Community Health Workers Can Unlock Health For All

Let’s give them platforms to share their recommendations and pay them fairly.

How Can We See More Smiling Babies in Rwanda and Around the World?

Health workers are key, says Kayinamura Mwali Assumpta, along with ensuring they have the training, support, and equipment they need.

The Best Way to Pay Tribute to Health Workers? Invest in Them.

Janet Muriuki outlines three areas to invest in for a fit-for-purpose health workforce.

The Future of Global Health Starts with Health Workers

Here are five fundamental steps toward bringing health workers back to the center of health systems.

To Succeed in Global Health, Women Leaders Must Leave Fear Behind

Four questions for Maqsoda Maqsodi, IntraHealth’s interim president and CEO.

New COVID-19 Trackers in South Sudan Will Help Manage the Next Disease Outbreak

Developed and pilot tested by IntraHealth, the new District Health Information System module streamlines surveillance and COVID-19 vaccination tracking in the country.

We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Health Workforce

Here’s why the upcoming White House African Leaders Summit can help change that.