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The Right Training Has Led to 100% Survival for Preterm Babies at this Ugandan Hospital
Irene Mirembe, IntraHealth International

This midwife is giving babies born too soon a chance at life.

education and training , maternal and child health , IntraHealth International , Midwives
Hand-in-Hand for Health: How Governments and the Private Sector Can Come Together
Belinda Ngongo, Medtronic Foundation and Samantha Rick, IntraHealth International

We need the unique expertise of both to solve community health problems.

Africa , IntraHealth International , Medtronic Foundation , Public-Private Partnerships
For Hurricane Dorian Survivors, Emotional Distress Lingers
Sonia Lowman, International Medical Corps

For World Mental Health Day, we honor survivors of climate disasters and health workers providing much needed mental health services.

World Mental Health Day , Mental Health , Climate
Improving Primary Care by Championing Our Primary Resource—the Health Worker
Phil Carroll, Senior Advocacy Manager, Global Community Impact, Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is delivering on the new Political Declaration for UHC by launching the Center for Health Worker Innovation to strengthen primary, community-based care.

UNGA , Community Health Workers , Midwives , Nurses , UHC
Advocates of Universal Health Coverage Push for Clear Milestones, Accountability
Vince Blaser and Carol Bales

After Member States adopted the UHC Declaration at the UN General Assembly, we’re left asking one big question.

universal health coverage
Advocates of Universal Health Coverage Push for Clear Milestones, Accountability
Vince Blaser and Carol Bales

After this week's high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly, we’re left asking one big question.

universal health coverage
Reflections from a Frontline Health Worker: Integrated Community Health Systems Drive Better Health Outcomes and Save Lives
Albertha Freeman, Community Health Nurse Supervisor in Liberia

I am one of thousands of community and frontline health workers bringing primary health care within reach of all Liberians.

Community Health Workers , universal health coverage
Not Slowing Down: Community Health Worker Harriet Mutaawe
Judith Ssesse, Community Health Manager, Nsangi Branch, Living Goods

Harriet's a community health worker and an advocate in rural Uganda.

Africa , Community Health Workers
Let’s Transform Health Professional Education to Better Serve Our Youth and Communities
Rachel Deussom, Chemonics International

Taking a comprehensive, whole-of-system approach to transform health professional education can help us achieve health for all.

Youth , education and training
Breastfeeding Is a Team Sport, and Frontline Health Workers are Key Players
Amanda Medlock of World Vision

Even in hard-to-reach and vulnerable places, frontline health workers empower women with knowledge about breastfeeding and how to keep their babies healthy.

maternal and child health , Breastfeeding , World Breastfeeding Week