Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

To Succeed, Global Pandemic Response Must Bolster Nurse Leadership and Challenge Widespread Gender Inequities

Nurses from around the world weigh in on how to do this in the age of COVID-19.

Despite Peace Agreement, Violence Takes a Toll on Health in the Central African Republic

Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition Chair Leonard Rubenstein discusses the effect of conflict in the country.

Frontline Health Workers Abroad Help Protect Us—Let’s Support Them

Having enough health workers won’t make diseases go away, but it can prevent them from becoming pandemics in the first place.

Making Sense of Resource Abundance during COVID-19

To avoid information overload, be smart about how you pass information on to your teams.

As Part of Uganda’s COVID-19 Response, Local Health Volunteers Are Saving Lives

One volunteer is making sure his HIV and TB patients continue their medication amid COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Strong Data Systems Are Crucial during Coronavirus

When data systems are weak, their flaws can become dangerous.