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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Mindfulness: A New Approach to the Nursing Shortage Crisis

Some research shows it decreases burnout and self-reported distress among nurses. Could it do more?

Advocates of Universal Health Coverage Push for Clear Milestones, Accountability

After this week's high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly, we’re left asking one big question.

We're Missing Something in Health Worker Training

A conversation with two physicians about the mental health realities of a career in medicine.

Understanding Cybersecurity for Health Care Professionals

Data breaches are a real problem for the global health sector. Here's how we can start building better cyber hygiene skills.

Global Nutrition Is the Cornerstone of Global Health

We know how and when to address malnutrition. We just need the political will to make it happen.

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.