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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Community Health Workers Make a Difference for Pediatric HIV Clients in South Sudan

Lawrence Monday links health facilities and communities to extend HIV care and treatment services.

Listen to Nurses: Applause Is Not Enough

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

Dr. Mary Nandili: A Voice and Vision for Nursing Leadership

If it's in the policy, it's easier to reinforce. So now the policy's my priority.

Nurse Leadership: In Their Own Words

We set out to document what nurses think about nurse leadership and the gender-related barriers they face at work. Here's what they had to say.

Alice Boit: A Voice and Vision for Nursing Leadership

Most of our nurses in Kenya are going abroad. If I could tell policymakers one thing, it would be this.

Mary Akai Supat: A Voice and Vision for Nursing Leadership

I don’t think nursing is a job that is coveted by many, but to me, it's a calling.

Teresia Wambui: A Voice and Vision for Nursing Leadership

Policymakers should recognize us nurses more and give us leadership at the county level.

5 Things Policymakers Must Do to Support Midwives like Me

To end the pandemic and better respond to the next outbreak, we must start prioritizing midwives.

4 Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Health Workforce

Lessons from Uganda for a safer, more equitable health sector.