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News & commentary about the global health workforce

We Aren’t Paying Enough Attention to the Health Workforce

Here’s why the upcoming White House African Leaders Summit can help change that.

Prioritize Health Workers at the US-Africa Leaders Summit

The US-Africa Leaders Summit presents a momentous opportunity for the Biden-Harris Administration.

Is a Cure for HIV Finally within Reach?

With help from health workers, we may be closer than we’ve ever been before.

IntraHealth Stands for Reproductive Health and Rights

Everyone everywhere deserves access to the health services they need to thrive—including safe abortion.

I'm a Health Worker—Here's Why Advocacy Is Important to Me

Curiosity and passion drove me to become a physician. Then I realized I needed to learn how to be an advocate too.

Proactive Partnership: Nurse Leaders and Community Health Volunteers Work Together to Increase Family Planning Use in Kenya

What happens to women’s access to family planning when you partner nurse leaders with community health workers?

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.