Family Planning Has Yet to Take Hold in West Africa—But Change Is Coming

What does the health workforce have to do with family planning and contraceptive rates? A lot, it turns out.

New Partnership Will Bring Holistic Fistula Care to the Women of Mali

The chair of IntraHealth's board shares her plans for Mali’s fistula survivors—including greater health, dignity, and prosperity.

Why Nigeria’s Response to Ebola Succeeded

Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu shares how Nigeria's government, ministries, health workers, and religious leaders took immediate action and stopped the spread of Ebola.

A Day in the Life of a Family Planning Health Worker

The clinic is packed when Mama Blandina teaches women and their families about the importance of family planning and spacing births.

HIV Peer Counselor in the Dominican Republic Shares Impact of His Work

Every day Alfredo provides HIV education and gets positive clients on treatment.

Emergency Care Comes into Focus in Ghana

In the emergency ward where she works, Dr. Eno Biney tells us how she saved a woman’s life the day before and how things might have turned out differently just a few years ago.

mPossible! Health Workers Can Get Training Anytime, Anywhere with Interactive Voice Response

IVR uses inexpensive technology to deliver powerful training.

Traveling to Tanzania With PSI, IntraHealth International, and Mandy Moore

Jennifer James of Mom Bloggers for Social Good is in Tanzania this week to report on frontline health workers—and why they matter.

New Report: Why We Need Better Data on Community Health Workers

The Frontline Health Workers Coalition calls for a systematic approach to assessing the community health workforce and its impact.

Fear, Trust, and Attacks on Ebola Workers

To West Africans who are emerging from decades of brutal wars, health workers in hazmat suits can easily appear threatening. The resulting attacks put everyone at risk.