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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.

Key Takeaways from Health Workforce Symposium at the World Health Assembly

The rich dialogue with policymakers and health workers will inform the Frontline Health Workers Coalition's advocacy going forward.

Can We Use ChatGPT for Global Goods Software Development?

We tried it out for iHRIS—our free software for managing, tracking, and supporting health workers.

Picture It: New Surgical Equipment Will Improve Maternal Health in Senegal

The USAID MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics project donated Universal Anesthesia Machines to local partners to increase access to essential surgery for mothers.

Are We at the “End of the Beginning” for Global Digital Health? And What’s Next?

To impact health outcomes, IntraHealth's Amy Finnegan and Olivia Vélez say we still have these challenges and opportunities to tackle.

Want to Unleash Pent Up Health Tech Innovation in Africa? Invest in Health Worker and Facility Registries

IntraHealth's Amy Finnegan and Olivia Vélez explain how investing in digital public infrastructure like health worker and facility registries can accelerate health tech startups.

Three Ways to Support and Engage the Full Health Workforce Needed to Deliver on UNGA’s Health Agenda

Start with really embracing localization and putting local actors, including allied health professionals, in the lead.