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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Social Service Workers Can Help End Violence against Women

One in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence at some point. Now's the time to change that.

16 Ways Health Workers Can Help Stop Gender-Based Violence

Violence against women is a public health and human rights emergency. Health workers can make a difference.

As Spirits Rise in Sierra Leone, Technology Offers More than Ebola Recovery

Sierra Leone is becoming the third country to adopt a mobile phone-based platform called mHero for Ebola recovery and beyond.

The Kindest Cut: Global Need to Increase Vasectomy Availability

The unavailability of vasectomy services in low-income countries is a program issue and a gender issue. Here's how we can address it.

Once an At-Risk Youth, Thembi Becomes a Child & Youth Care Worker

When parents die, children are often left with no financial support—or even proper identification. Who helps them then?

What Works and What's Missing in the New Global Goals

The new SDGs cover just about everything. But a few key elements are missing. What will it take to fill in the gaps?

It’s Not Complicated: Contraceptives Save Lives and Improve Health

Use of contraceptives reduces maternal mortality by nearly a third. So let’s make it an option for everyone.