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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.

Ghost Workers Aren’t Spooky—They’re Expensive

The Democratic Republic of the Congo found $2 million in savings when they used data to uncover absent health workers.

The Humanity behind Frontline Health Care

The job is difficult, frustrating, risky—and immensely rewarding. 

First-Mile Family Planning Can Help More Women Avoid Unintended Pregnancies

Community-based services should be designed from the point of view of the communities they serve.

The NGO of the Future is Here—and It’s SDG-Ready

IntraHealth's new affiliation with DAI will help us better respond to the grave global health challenges we face.

3 Knowledge Management Practices to Strengthen Your Digital Health Project

How to learn from projects past—and avoid their mistakes.

An Advocate for Health Workers

Can advocacy help fix the looming global shortage of health workers?

A Special Delivery for Women in Mali

New hospital equipment and supplies will help health workers give comfort and care to women in need.