Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

The U.S. Has Risen to Global Health Challenges Before. It Can Again.

Here's how a U.S. initiative could lay the foundation for resilient health systems that can deliver health for all.

White House Initiative Should Focus on Helping Africa’s Health Workers Be Present, Ready, Connected, and Safe

How the US can build a global health workforce plan that’s effective and sustainable.

6 African Health Leaders Share Recommendations for President Biden’s Health Workforce Initiative

These experts weigh in on how the US could best invest in greater global health security through a stronger global health workforce.

4 Ways to Keep Health Workers Safe

Safety and well-being for health workers is key to our global health security. But it takes more than PPE.

Senate Bill a Big Win for Health Workers around the Globe

Here are the key provisions for health systems and what US Congress should make sure to keep in.

Quality Improvement: The Quiet Hero of Global Health Programs

5 approaches that can improve health and health workers’ performance.

Health Workers Need to Be at the Center of Our Global Vaccine Rollout

 At last week’s G7, progress toward a roadmap for the global COVID-19 vaccine drive was lacking. Here’s what health workers will need to make it a success.  

Listen to Nurses: Applause Is Not Enough

Here's what they need to be safer, healthier, and better prepared to do their jobs.