Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

In Senegal, the Health and Education Sectors Are Teaming Up for Teens

As a result, more young people are getting the health information they need—whether they go to school or not.

These Nurses Are Shining a Light on the Gender Barriers They Face at Work

The obstacles that keep many nurses out of leadership roles are systemic, structural, and age-old.

In Tanzania, Transportation Meets HIV Education

Meet these surprising public health activists. 

What Does It Take to Strengthen Health Systems in a Fragile State?

Salwa Bitar answers 6 questions about improving health care on the ground in West Bank.

Investing in the Power of Nurses

This new report reflects the voices of nurses—it’s time for the rest of the world to listen.

Podcasting for Good: Take Two

Pape Gaye and Paurvi Bhatt talk storytelling for advocacy in episode two of the SwitchPoint podcast.