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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.

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.

Prioritize Health Workers at the US-Africa Leaders Summit

The US-Africa Leaders Summit presents a momentous opportunity for the Biden-Harris Administration.

Couples Who Get Tested for HIV Stay Informed—Together

How trained health workers are helping to improve HIV services in South Sudan.

Community Health Worker, Advocate, and Now Heroine of Health

Community health worker Margaret Odera of Kenya, was named a 2022 Heroine of Health by Women in Global Health.

HIV Epidemic Control Is Close—But Can We Sustain it?

With help from health workers and key investments, we believe we can.