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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Three Steps NGO Leaders Can Take toward a Future of Inclusive, Locally Led Development

Lessons in localization with global health CEOs Maqsoda Maqsodi and Pape Gaye.

This Labor Day, Let’s Hear It for Health Workers

Today is Labor Day for many countries around the world. And plenty of frontline health workers are at work despite the national holidays, laboring for our global health and well-being.

Makers, Mobile Phones, and Malaria: 5 Favorite Moments from Day 2 of SwitchPoint 2014

Couldn’t make it to the second and final day of SwitchPoint 2014, but still want to be inspired by some of the biggest ideas in global health? These highlights are just for you.

From Hackers to Health Care: 5 Favorite Moments from Day 1 of SwitchPoint 2014

We covered a lot of ground for global good at SwitchPoint today. In case you couldn’t join us, here are some highlights.

As the Country’s Newest Innovation Hub, NC Must Stay Ahead of the Curve in Global Health

Join us at SwitchPoint to show the world why North Carolina deserves to be called a hub for innovation.

Imams in Senegal Are Not against Family Planning

In Senegal, we have not been brainwashed by international donors to support family planning. Our primary interest is the well-being of the people of our country.

After a Lifetime on the Ground, a Day in the Clouds

We sat down with Fatimata Touré to find out what it’s like to be an International Woman of Courage, how the award will change her life, and whether reconciliation is possible in war-battered northern Mali.

Thank a Health Worker — Unsung Heroes of Global Health

We often forget how much care, guidance, and support they give, and the sacrifices they make to restore us to good health.

World Health Worker Week: Recognizing the Work of Laboratory Professionals

Have you ever wondered who conducts the lab testing for your annual exam? Or the specialized testing for genetic disorders?

Movers, Shakers, Thinkers, Doers Converge on Former N.C. Mill Town

These three innovators are hell-bent on changing the world. And now they're headed to Saxapahaw, NC, for SwitchPoint 2014.

Meet Eight Health Workers Who Love Their Jobs

During World Health Worker Week, we’re celebrating the people who provide life-saving care.