Ghost Workers Aren’t Spooky—They’re Expensive
The Democratic Republic of the Congo found $2 million in savings when they used data to uncover absent health workers.
What Exactly Motivates and Retains Health Workers—and How Do We Measure It?
The quirks and priorities that drive our decisions are tough to nail down.
The Humanity behind Frontline Health Care
The job is difficult, frustrating, risky—and immensely rewarding.
Afya Elimu Fund Is Boosting Kenya’s Health Workforce—and Reigniting a Young Mother’s Dream
Affordable loans are helping students like Beatrice stay in school.
An Advocate for Health Workers
Can advocacy help fix the looming global shortage of health workers?
Invest in Health Systems by Investing in Health Workers
A new report provides the first quantitative estimates of the value of stronger health systems—and the lives they can save.
It's Time to End Sexual Harassment
Health workers deal with stressful situations every day. Sexual harassment should no longer be one of them.
Nurses Come Out of Retirement to Fight HIV in Namibia
They’re still strong—and ready to help end the country's epidemic.
Why You Should Celebrate Your Health Worker Today
Health workers are central to discussions on mental health—both as providers of treatment and care and as potential sufferers of depression brought about by work-related stress.
Good Health Care for Africa Depends on Health Workers and Good Governance
Countries need good health governance at all levels.
