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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Mindfulness: A New Approach to the Nursing Shortage Crisis

Some research shows it decreases burnout and self-reported distress among nurses. Could it do more?

HIV Support Groups Help Members and Health Facilities Alike in Namibia

Community groups keep each other accountable and healthy while living with HIV. 

In Senegal, HIV Peer Mediators Are a Lifeline for These Young Men

It’s tough having no one to talk to. Peer mediators know what clients are going through and are connecting more of them to care.

In One Guatemalan Hospital, Peer Support Groups Boost Quality of Life for People Living with HIV

Groups meet each month to learn from each other’s experiences and encourage one another to strive for better lives.

New Approach Improves Quality of Care for Children in Rwanda

The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness strategy is changing the way health workers treat childhood diseases.