17 Stories of Health Workers on the Front Lines of Care

April 03, 2017Health workers are real people, helping other real people. Their stories are complicated, frustrating, and inspiring.This is our favorite time of year.*It ’sWorld Health Worker Week, when all eyes are on the nurses, midwives, physicians, and other health workers we rely on throughout our lives.Well, notall eyes.Most people don ’t realize there’s a global shortage of18 million health workers on the way. Or that the 20 countries with the highest child mortality rates are also those with the most severe health worker shortages. Or that right now,70% of countries are unprepared to handle infectious disease outbreaks, largely because of weak health systems and a shortage of lifesaving personnel.Fortunately,our eyes are on health workers.Health workers are real people, helping other real people. Their stories are complicated, frustrating, and inspiring. And we love sharing them.Help us celebrate health workers and the people they help by reading their stories —we’ve gathered 17 of our favorites here in honor of World Health Worker Week 2017. Take a look at what health care looks like through their eyes.Then make sure your members of Congress know that health workers count —andwhy.Imelda Achieng Wants to Find a Cure for HIV for Her Mum:  A loan fund in Kenya is helping this pharmacy student keep her promise from childhood. I Am a Midwife and These Are Our Stories:  In working with midwives around the world, Tembi Mugore dispenses more than just clinical ...
Source: IntraHealth International - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: news