Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

Top Global Health Moments of 2020

A month-by-month guide to the moments that captivated us most throughout the year. 

How the Digital Marketplace Is Changing the Way We Eat

How we can use technology to improve health, promote positive behaviors, and protect consumers?

Global Nutrition Is the Cornerstone of Global Health

We know how and when to address malnutrition. We just need the political will to make it happen.

The Right Training and Equipment Save Tajik Triplets' Lives

Meet the first surviving triplets in the history of this region of Tajikistan.

School Gardens and Peer Educators Improve Nutrition in Rural Tajikistan

These students are learning about soil management, crop rotation, safe drinking water, and much more.

10 Global Health Issues to Watch in 2019

From food security to the future of PEPFAR, here are some of the trends we’ll be watching closely in the year ahead.

Why Technology Isn’t Always the Answer in Global Health

We were so excited by the flashiness of the tools, we forgot our goal—to lower hypertension in Africa.

Young Nigeriens Want Comprehensive Sex Ed and Solid Advice

In Niger, talking about sex and contraceptives isn’t always easy. But little by little, things are changing.