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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.

Advocacy to Honor Health Workers for the 5th Annual World Health Worker Week

As organizers of this awareness week, we’re often asked who we are and how we contribute.

WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities

A popular social media tool is changing the way health workers practice—and saving lives.

How the Diplomatic Community Can Help Solve the Health Workforce Crisis

Pape Gaye offers five steps diplomats can take to help more countries invest in health.

17 Stories of Health Workers on the Front Lines of Care

It’s our favorite time of year. Welcome to World Health Worker Week.

Health Workers in Rural Tanzania Find a Connection in the Health Network Programme

Our team traveled to the Lake Zone's remotest facilities to find out how users can get more from HNP.

Trump’s Budget Would Set Back Global Health and Triangle Jobs

Op-ed: President Trump’s proposed budget would have a profound negative impact on health, globally and locally.

How Mobile Technology Is Transforming Lives in Rural India

Women health workers in rural India are using a mobile app to educate pregnant women about maternal and neonatal danger signs.

At the Farmers' Fair, Growers Display Foods for a Healthier Tajikistan

Community health educators in Tajikistan are teaching their communities the power of food and water.

International Aid Is More than Altruism

Our free gift to unnamed strangers keeps us all safer and the world a bit more stable.