Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

Policy Changes in Tanzania and Beyond Unleash Full Power of Nurses

Part of the Frontline Perspectives series for the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

The Journey of Arti Sah, a Midwife in Nepal

“There is nothing bigger than the happiness I feel when a healthy mother leaves with a healthy baby.”

Why Should Postabortion Care Be Youth-Friendly?

Midwife Tembi Mugore answers four questions about bias, shame, and what it takes to overcome them in health services for young people.

After Fifty Long Years with Obstetric Fistula, Two Women Reclaim Their Dignity

They spent most of their lives with the condition, but now two septuagenarians in Mali are healed—and they’re on a mission.

To the Wise Women and Men of Midwifery: Thank You

Midwifery is more than clinical services. It’s a science and an art with a deep history.

WhatsApp Is a Lifeline for Nurses and Midwives in Remote Communities

A popular social media tool is changing the way health workers practice—and saving lives.