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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.

New COVID-19 Trackers in South Sudan Will Help Manage the Next Disease Outbreak

Developed and pilot tested by IntraHealth, the new District Health Information System module streamlines surveillance and COVID-19 vaccination tracking in the country.

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.

Couples Who Get Tested for HIV Stay Informed—Together

How trained health workers are helping to improve HIV services in South Sudan.

Community Health Worker, Advocate, and Now Heroine of Health

Community health worker Margaret Odera of Kenya, was named a 2022 Heroine of Health by Women in Global Health.

HIV Epidemic Control Is Close—But Can We Sustain it?

With help from health workers and key investments, we believe we can.

New Digital Health Tools Lead to Better Services, Stronger Data, and Cost Savings in Uganda

How Smart Paper Technology and GIS Mapping are strengthening health services in eastern districts.

What Do Health Workers in Uganda Need to End the Current Ebola Outbreak?

Nurse and Advocate Tracy Kobukindo shares her recommendations for policymakers.

In Eastern Uganda, One District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Preparedness and Response Strategies Exceeded Expectations

The Bududa District used several approaches to improve vaccine uptake in the region—and saw great success.