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An alarmingly high prevalence of HIV in certain populations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is limiting the nation’s ability to advance its economy and achieve lasting prosperity. The country also is dealing with an emergency situation with the rise of multi…

Central Asia is a hotspot for DR-TB. TB services are outdated, unsustainable and expensive, and increasing financial pressure on governments means money to improve services is limited. TB has a large social impact on individuals as high levels of stigma…

Adults with low skills or limited English proficiency face poor employment and earnings prospects. Postsecondary training is one way to improve job opportunities if the training aligns with industries’ growing local demand for skilled workers. Enabling…

Under federal law enacted in the 1990s, a limited number of public housing agencies (PHAs) have received demonstration authority under which they may experiment with alternatives to the standard rules under which the Housing Choice Voucher and public…

Older adults are twice as likely as the general population to have pain, and clinicians often rely on opioid treatment. As a result, opioid use, misuse, and opioid use disorder have increased among older adults, who are vulnerable to adverse reactions…

National and provincial health plans in remote communities in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea have mandatory goals for reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV and AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) is designed to assess the overall readiness of teacher candidates. The state wants to identify best practices, tailor guidelines and…

One in three Australians will experience mental health issues in their lifetime, but accessing services has historically been difficult and stigmatized. As part of the National Mental Health reform, Primary Health Networks have commissioned locally…

The National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study (NVVLS) from 2010-2013 sought to provide important information about the long-term effects of military service in Vietnam, including combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Widening skills gaps in high-demand occupations indicate the need to develop training programs that better fit industry needs and the circumstances of individuals who could fill those needs.