In Rural Ethiopia, Change Isn't Always Easy
After 32 years of service in health care, Bekalu Afenew hoped his next post would be in a big city. It wasn't, but he didn't let that slow him down.
How I Fell in Love with the Health Workers and Students at St. Joseph’s
At this convent, hospital, and school in Kamuli District, Uganda, budding midwives live by a motto: “The patient is my profession.”
Conversation with a Nigerian Nurse
Meet Oluchukwu Ifele. She’s part of the growing, tight-knit community of health workers and technologists who have found that the right software can change everything.
Top 10 Global Health Issues to Watch in 2014
Games. Youth. War. We’ve got our eyes on 10 topics that will shape 2014 for us all—especially for members of the health workforce.
Serious Games Can Lead Young Players to the Global Health Workforce
Have you ever wished you could test drive a career ahead of time and start over if things go wrong? In Vital Pursuit, you can.
New Software Application Tracks Health Workforce Training
iHRIS Train: it's free, it's customizable, and it's bringing us one step closer to universal health coverage, one record at a time.
Circumcision Services Help Break the Sex Ed Silence
Young people in Tanzania have a lot more opportunities and resources for learning about sex today than they did when Paul Mwakipesile was growing up, he says.
Meet Lenah, the Only Health Worker in Kyaango Village
Over 6,000 Kenyans count on her for care. She’s a nurse, pharmacist, records officer, and more—all day, every day.
Empowering Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery in Uganda
Agnes Masagwayi loves her job, but it hasn't always been easy. Fortunately, things are looking up for Uganda's health workers.
In Ethiopia, the Beat Goes on, in Music and Health
How do you get young people to talk about family planning? Just unpack the music studio and hand them the mic.
