Stronger Referral Systems Are Saving Lives in Senegal
Over 150 communities in seven regions now have systems in place to transport urgent cases from health huts to larger facilities.
To Truly Manage Malaria in Uganda, Diagnosis Matters
Treatment without a proper diagnosis can undermine malaria care. Now Uganda is working to eliminate this practice.
For Midwives in Togo, Counseling Clients on Contraceptives Is Often a Balancing Act
Voluntary informed choice is personal and complicated.
Health Systems Need More Health Workers, Better Management
When it comes to global health, human resources management can mean life or death.
Understanding Health Workforce Productivity at the Facility Level: A New eLearning Course
We know we need to train and deploy more health workers, but how can we make the most of the health workers we currently have?
HIV Peer Counselor in the Dominican Republic Shares Impact of His Work
Every day Alfredo provides HIV education and gets positive clients on treatment.
For Health Workers on Ebola's Front Lines, Stress Management is Crucial
Under pressure of long hours, short staffing, and the growth of a deadly disease, how can health workers stay safe and effective?
The Oft-Overlooked Job Description
A simple job description can do wonders for a health worker's morale and even the quality of care she provides. So why are job descriptions so hard to come by in some countries?
A Nurse Midwife’s Experience with Leadership and Management Training
Conditions in Habiba's rural health center were, she says, appalling.
In Rural Ethiopia, Change Isn't Always Easy
After 32 years of service in health care, Bekalu Afenew hoped his next post would be in a big city. It wasn't, but he didn't let that slow him down.
