Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

To Eradicate HIV by 2030, We Must Invest in Health Workers

Decades of HIV response have shown us that the solution to any global health emergency—including Ebola—lies with health workers.

Understanding Health Workforce Productivity at the Facility Level: A New eLearning Course

We know we need to train and deploy more health workers, but how can we make the most of the health workers we currently have?

Can the Global Fund Help Address New Health Challenges?

Richard Seifman explains why he thinks the Global Fund's role could be expanded to help fight Ebola.

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.

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.

Namibian Leaders Determined to Address Country’s Health Disparities

IntraHealth Namibia is working hard to bring high-quality care to 2.3 million Namibians, all by focusing on health workers.

In Health Systems Strengthening, the Big Question Is Not What, but How

It shouldn’t be just one part of what we do in global health. It should be part of how we do everything.

IntraHealth and PSI Team Up to Focus on Health Workers

Impact magazine delves into stories of health workers around the world—and asks some big questions about their future.

In the Ongoing Ebola Crisis, Emergency Aid Is Not Enough

Whenever we provide aid, we must ask ourselves: How can we make a positive impact not only today, but for years to come?

What Does Gender Equality Mean for Health Workers—and for Health Systems?

A free new online course serves as a how-to guide for promoting gender equality in our health systems.