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Comparative analysis of malaria workforce development models
The stagnation in global malaria mortality reduction calls for a re-evaluation of the malaria workforce development models currently deployed in high-burden countries. While biological challenges such as insecticide resistance and parasite mutations are well-documented, a critical bottleneck remains the capacity of the human workforce to implement technical strategies with precision. The transition from control to…
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Rethinking human resources for malaria control and elimination in Africa
The comprehensive policy review by Halima Mwenesi and colleagues “Rethinking human resources and capacity building needs for malaria control and elimination in Africa” argues that the stagnation in global malaria progress is fundamentally a human resources crisis rather than solely a biological or technical failure. The authors posit that the current workforce is insufficient in…
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5 surprising insights from the science of successful learning
The work of Reda Sadki offers a provocative, often counter-intuitive critique of how we learn, lead, and solve complex problems. Here are five surprising insights about what it takes to create successful learning. 1. Text is superior to video for learning In an era where educational technology is obsessed with video content, immersive simulations, and…
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5 reasons why our current systems of learning are broken – and how to fix them
Reda Sadki’s writing explores how systems of learning matter when tackling complex challenges across global health, humanitarian aid, and education. Over twelve years of articles on his blog, he has built a cohesive argument for why our current systems of learning are broken and how we might fix them. Since 2016, his work at The…
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Subnational tailoring of malaria strategies and interventions: bridging the gap between planning and implementation
The global malaria response is currently navigating a convergence of crises. Epidemiologically, the reduction in mortality has plateaued. Biologically, threats from Anopheles stephensi and partial artemisinin resistance are accelerating. Financially, the 2025 landscape is defined by a severe contraction in foreign assistance, necessitating a radical optimization of resources. In this context, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new…
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What is networked learning?
Networked learning happens when people learn through connections with others facing similar challenges. Think about how market traders learn their business – not through formal classes, but by connecting with other traders, sharing tips, and learning from each other’s experiences. This natural way of learning through relationships is what networked learning tries to support. 5…
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What is a complex problem?
What is a complex problem and what do we need to tackle it? Problems can be simple or complex. Simple problems have a clear first step, a known answer, and steps you can follow to get the answer. Complex problems do not have a single right answer. They have many possible answers or no answer…
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A global health framework for Artificial Intelligence as co-worker to support networked learning and local action
The theme of International Education Day 2025, “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation,” invites critical examination of how artificial intelligence might enhance rather than replace human capabilities in learning and leadership. Global health education offers a compelling context for exploring this question, as mounting challenges from climate change to persistent…
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Learning TikTok
🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@learning.foundation The Geneva Learning Foundation launches on TikTok: Meeting learners where they are to build meaningful connections Are you on TikTok? With over two billion active users, TikTok is where information increasingly flows in today’s world, especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America where most of our learning communities work for health. We know…
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Why answer Teach to Reach Questions?
Have you ever wished you could talk to another health worker who has faced the same challenges as you? Someone who found a way to keep helping people, even when things seemed impossible? That’s exactly the kind of active learning that Teach to Reach Questions make possible. They make peer learning easy for everyone who…
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