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News & commentary about the global health workforce

Community Health Workers Making a Difference for Pediatric HIV Clients in South Sudan

In South Sudan, community outreach volunteers (COVs) like Lawrence Monday play a key role in the HIV response—linking health facilities and communities to extend services and acting as peers to people...

Big Milestones for Me and All Community Health Workers in Kenya

Last week USAID’s assistant administrator for Global Health visited and Kenya’s president announced a new commitment.

Female Community Health Workers Can Unlock Health For All

Let’s give them platforms to share their recommendations and pay them fairly.

Couples Who Get Tested for HIV Stay Informed—Together

How trained health workers are helping to improve HIV services in South Sudan.

Community Health Worker, Advocate, and Now Heroine of Health

Community health worker Margaret Odera of Kenya, was named a 2022 Heroine of Health by Women in Global Health.

HIV Epidemic Control Is Close—But Can We Sustain it?

With help from health workers and key investments, we believe we can.

A New Partnership Strengthens HIV Services in South Sudan

And provides more opportunities for this local organization to thrive.