Global Views

Global health

Opinion: Trauma health care would save lives in lower-income countries

By Michelle Joseph, Gabrielle Cahill, Sylvio Augustin

In high-income countries, people can call a free number, and an ambulance will arrive. Yet, in many other nations, pre-hospital transport services do not exist, costing lives unnecessarily.

Inclusive Development

Opinion: A multigenerational approach should be part of US rebuilding efforts

Opportunities for senior international development staffers are at best stable or more likely decreasing. The U.S. administration should adopt a multigenerational approach as it rebuilds the country's leadership role.

Education

Opinion: Plans to fund global education just don’t add up — urgent action is needed

Leaders are recognizing that education must be at the heart of planning the global recovery. But the financing numbers don't add up.

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

Opinion: Why and how to take action for front-line health workers

The Frontline Health Workers Coalition, VillageReach, and the Community Health Impact Coalition explain why governments and individuals must change the systems that fell short before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global health

Opinion: We must involve front-line health workers in health workforce policy

Health workers know best what they need during and beyond the pandemic. Here are three ways to ensure their voices guide the conversation.

Syrian Crisis

Opinion: A new type of accountability can help restore dignity for Syrians

While no one is holding their breath for Presidents Assad or Putin’s prosecutions, real, meaningful accountability does not require it. It requires a visible commitment to the future — both for the Syrian people and for the protection of health care workers globally.

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Opinion: 3 ways to ensure refugees get the COVID-19 vaccine

If we are to ensure equitable vaccine access for refugees and other vulnerable populations, USA for UNHCR says we must include refugees in national vaccination plans, fully fund COVAX, and empower local health care workers and systems.

United Nations

Opinion: Already, the UN secretary-general election is compromised

With countries prematurely endorsing Guterres in his bid for a second term, U.N. insiders know that the playing field has been skewed from the start. Time is running out for this to change.

Inclusive development

Opinion: How to ensure improved rehab services for the limb loss community

Investment must be made in the education of clinical prosthetics and orthotics professionals. While various countries have worked to support people with limb loss, most still have a long way to go.

Focus on: Gender Data: Produced in Partnership

Opinion: Gender data — the fuel to power generational change on gender equality

Data does more than set benchmarks and measure progress; it can be an engine for change. UN Women’s Sarah Hendriks explains how new "action coalitions" will help achieve gender equality.