Health Workers, Facilities Under Attack in 23 Nations; UN Accused of Inaction
Even one attack on a health worker is one too many.
A Clean Bed, Anesthesia, and Other Small Comforts We Can Give Mali’s Moms
An assessment of health facilities found entire wards devoid of equipment and supplies. We can do better.
Nurses and Stories Are a Powerful Combination
In Uganda, one nurse is changing the face of nursing leadership. Meet Samalie.
Picture It: Health Workers Provide Care for Mothers Every Day
Happy Mother’s Day to moms—and the health workers who care for them—everywhere!
More Babies Tested, Treated, and Born HIV-Free in Namibia
To end the country's HIV epidemic, new infections among children must be eliminated. This district is making it happen.
Nurses on the Front Line—Again
If a new flu pandemic strikes, nurses are likely to be our first—and best—line of defense.
SwitchPoint: A Patient's Perspective
A conference like SwitchPoint could lead to a newfound global respect for my minority.
Failing Fast: Does It Apply to Health Care?
When you're developing new ideas or tech, failure isn't such a bad thing. But for health workers, it means something else.
Want to Talk about Family Planning? Reach Out to Your Local Mayor
Advocacy efforts to improve access to and use of family planning must include local government officials.
To the Wise Women and Men of Midwifery: Thank You
Midwifery is more than clinical services. It’s a science and an art with a deep history.