Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

SwitchPoint 2016: Day 2

SwitchPoint has always protested the status quo. It's known for breaking apart the usual way of doing things in international development and entrepreneurship. This year, though, it protested more than that.

SwitchPoint 2016: Day 1

The first day of SwitchPoint 2016 was one of intentional serendipity for hundreds of experts, entrepreneurs, and do-gooders from around the world.

What Can the Private Sector Do for Public Health in Senegal?

It can be difficult for governments to reach key public health goals alone. In Senegal, the role of private companies is growing.

SwitchPoint: Is it a Festival or a Conference?

This year’s SwitchPoint speakers are coming from the UN Foundation, the World Bank, USAID, major corporations, and from tiny startups in far-off places.

A Connected Health Workforce is Essential to Global Health Security

We shouldn't wait for the next epidemic before we implement some relatively simple yet powerful digital health solutions.

12 Faces of the Health Workforce Shortage

Meet 12 people from across the globe who are working to improve health and well-being, despite a daunting shortage of workers—and huge challenges ahead.

Tanzania’s Health IT Community Is Growing—and Getting Stronger

Open source technologies have turned traditional tech transfer on its head. Now Tanzania is reaping the benefits.