Health Care in Conflict: A Doctor's Perspective
Every year health workers are kidnapped, threatened, tortured, and killed. Dr. Dilshad Jaff has made health care in conflict the center of his work.
Sarah Dwyer
Former communications manager, IntraHealth International
Sarah Dwyer was a communications manager at IntraHealth International.
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Botswana Is Building a Strong Health System by Focusing on Health Workers
In Botswana, the Ministry of Health is using the power of data to inform its policies, planning, and human resources.
Brave Women on the Front Lines of Health Care Deserve Protection
“Let me treat my patients,” pleads a Syrian doctor whose hospital has been repeatedly attacked. This year on International Women’s Day, let’s pledge to #MakeItHappen.
Attacks on Health Workers Violate Everyone's Human Rights
On International Human Rights Day, support UN leadership to protect access to health care.
Why Nigeria’s Response to Ebola Succeeded
Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu shares how Nigeria's government, ministries, health workers, and religious leaders took immediate action and stopped the spread of Ebola.
HIV Peer Counselor in the Dominican Republic Shares Impact of His Work
Every day Alfredo provides HIV education and gets positive clients on treatment.
A Nurse Midwife’s Experience with Leadership and Management Training
Conditions in Habiba's rural health center were, she says, appalling.
Abduaraman Gidi: "I'm a Health Worker"
Meet an Ethiopian nurse whose passion lies in saving mothers' lives, and listen as he tells us about one of his best days on the job.
Greater Support for Social Service Workers Leads to Better Care for Children
This year, 6.6 million children under five won’t reach their birthdays.
Sister Betty Ondoru: “I’m a Health Worker”
Meet Sister Betty, a nurse in rural Uganda who tells us about her best and worst days on the job.
Kenneth Magala: "I'm a Health Worker"
Meet Kenneth Magala, a Ugandan nurse who can tell you exactly what he loves most about his job.
Meet Eight Health Workers Who Love Their Jobs
During World Health Worker Week, we’re celebrating the people who provide life-saving care.
At the Oscars, a Spotlight on Health Care in the Midst of Violence
In Karama Has No Walls, we see health workers risk their lives to care for the wounded. It happens more often than you might think.
Empowering Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery in Uganda
Agnes Masagwayi loves her job, but it hasn't always been easy. Fortunately, things are looking up for Uganda's health workers.
If Not Now, When? Making a Long-Term Investment in the Global Health Workforce
Health workforce investments do not show results overnight, but now is the time to commit to the long haul.
Motivated to Do More
"I'm a Health Worker": One minute with Monica Watuvamu, a nurse and midwife at Kamuli Mission Hospital in Uganda.
Syria: In a Doctor's Words
For Dr. Qasem al Zein, the revolution began with a feeling of hope.
Frontline Health Workers' Key Role in Improving Nutrition
In Jharkhand, India, one auxiliary nurse midwife struggles to mobilize women to take advantage of Village Health and Nutrition Days.
Health Is Wealth
Meet three men in Africa who share two key beliefs: access to health care for all people is vital, and healthy people build strong economies.
"You Never Think It Will Happen to You": Health Workers Confront the Risks of Tuberculosis
Patricia Bond was working as a nurse at a health facility in South Africa when she developed some troubling symptoms.
Turning Despair into Hope (and Not Just on World AIDS Day)
This World AIDS Day, let's celebrate the health workers.
Your Money Saved That Kid’s Life
Five thousand miles from Washington, DC, in the African country of Niger, something very good is happening.
Nine Reasons We Place Health Workers at the Center of Our Efforts
Maureen Kanyiginya is a young midwife with a gentle and confident presence. Meet her and others through our new video series.
A "Best Buy" for Saving Lives
This blog entry was originally published at ONE Blog.
Berthé Aissata Touré is a health worker in Mali, where women have an average of six children. In this country’s vast rural areas, childbirth...
The Seven-Billionth Person: A Global Health Workforce Perspective
The global shortage of health workers means an estimated billion people with no access to essential health services according to a 2010 WHO report.
With Technical Support You Learn to Fish
Working on the CapacityPlus project, I’m always excited to see capacity-building in action and hear how local leaders are strengthening the health workforce. Recently I learned about a terrific story from West Africa and wanted to help share it.
Who’s Your Inspiration? Talking with David Benton about Some Memorable Nurses
David Benton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses, shares stories about the nurses who have inspired him.AUTHORED RESOURCES
"That's Improvement!": Uganda Focuses on Health Workers
Meet three Ugandan health workers who love their jobs. Agnes, Habiba, and Alex find joy in serving their clients, but they face many challenges—and there are simply not enough health workers to meet...