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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.

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.

Partner Locally or Fail Repeatedly

UN Technology Innovation Labs talks with Richard Stanley about the state of tech in development—including the failures of our past and opportunities for our future.

In Tanzania, Transportation Meets HIV Education

Meet these surprising public health activists.