Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

Let’s Talk about Health Workers’ Feelings

Conversations between health workers and members of key populations can transform the health care experience for both.

10 Transformative Trends in Digital Health

These issues are shaping the near future of international development.

Hiding Outside the Spotlight: Don't Miss the Real Impact of Your Development Efforts

As researchers, we're often tempted to track data that are easy to capture—rather than searching for what we really need to know.

Why Technology Isn’t Always the Answer in Global Health

We were so excited by the flashiness of the tools, we forgot our goal—to lower hypertension in Africa.

Collaboration Is Essential to Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Indonesia

It'll take a nation to change the numbers for Indonesia's moms and babies.

The Promise of Digital Health in the Fight against Noncommunicable Diseases

Could activity trackers help stem the global tide of hypertension?