How to get a career started in global health

Global health is a key development issue and one which has seen an explosion in funding and interest over the last two decades. It can also be a diverse and rewarding career offering practitioners the chance to improve the lives of billions of people.  

So what does it take to break in and make it in the burgeoning realm of global health? Devex spoke to three seasoned professionals to get their insights and tips. Here is what they said.

Whether you want to work in a laboratory, advise a minister of health, or administer vaccines in the field, a first hand understanding of the challenges involved in delivering health services in developing countries is crucial to becoming an effective global health worker. Gina Lagomarsino, CEO at the Results for Development Institute, which founded the Center for Health Market Innovations, said:

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