Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

In West Africa’s Ebola Crisis, a Mobile Phone-Based Hero for Health Workers

Liberian health officials can send accurate data and key messages to health workers on Ebola's front lines, thanks to mHero.

For Health Workers on Ebola's Front Lines, Stress Management is Crucial

Under pressure of long hours, short staffing, and the growth of a deadly disease, how can health workers stay safe and effective?

In the Ongoing Ebola Crisis, Emergency Aid Is Not Enough

Whenever we provide aid, we must ask ourselves: How can we make a positive impact not only today, but for years to come?

A Multidimensional Approach to Safeguarding Health Workers

Trapped in Libya by intermittent fighting, nurses face threats to their physical, emotional, and even financial safety.

Ebola Outbreak Underscores Need for Stronger Frontline Health Workforce in West Africa

Since March, Ebola virus has killed over 1,000 people in West Africa, in part due to a shortage of homegrown health workers.

Health Workers Pay the Ultimate Price in the Fight against Ebola

In Sierra Leone, Ebola virus has claimed the lives of 40 frontline health workers. And it's taking a toll on West Africa's health systems.

Can Robots Put the Sexy Back in Primary Health Care?

Do you think the topic of primary health care systems is boring? Cue the robots.

Ten Powerful Family Planning Stories

Youth and data. Music and nomenclature. Culture and controversy. These top 10 pieces from the past year on VITAL run the gamut of what it takes to plan for our population’s health and future.

Family Planning, Future Planning on World Population Day

What will it take to create a healthy, prosperous world population as we pass the 7.2 billion mark?

Ten Key Trends that Are Shaping Today’s Global Health Outlook

When Christine Sow took the helm of the Global Health Council last year, she set out to pinpoint the global health community’s priorities.