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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Frontline Health Workers: A Missing Link in Global Health's Data Revolution

All too often, frontline health workers don't have the support or infrastructure they need to interact with data in a meaningful way.

Inspired by Real Heroes

One researcher found the antidote to the endless news cycle of human atrocities while interviewing community health volunteers in rural Zambia.

Tool Helps Prioritize Vulnerable Households in Uganda, Lesotho, and South Sudan

In the midst of conflict or upheaval, it can be difficult to know which households need health services the most.

Africa Will Be Short 6 Million Health Workers by 2030

But its countries could still achieve universal health coverage if they take action now.

Research Team Asks a Big Question about Community Health in Zambia

Qualitative research lets health workers and clients speak for themselves—and leads to higher-quality health care.

A Colleague Lost, and the Unknown Devastation of Attacks on Health Care

Sister Veronika’s death is a tragic microcosm of a global problem.

Can the World's Expanding Health Sector Heal Our Economies?

The health sector will likely become the largest source of job creation worldwide for the next decade.