Originally Posted on Last Mile Health Building effective community health worker programs requires effective partnership: with the government in the driver’s seat, technical partners like Last Mile Health provide tailored support in achieving its goals. Together, we ensure every community can access quality primary care by a paid, professional community health worker. Though … [Read more...] about “Putting every community on the map”: Geospatial mapping strengthens community health worker programs in Liberia and Sierra Leone
Strengthening Community-Level Health Supply Chains in Kenya
Originally posted on VillageReach No single actor can solve Kenya’s health challenges alone. — Dr. Maureen Kimani, Head, Division of Community Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya. Across Kenya, there is a growing recognition that effective delivery of health commodities up to the community level is essential for achieving universal health coverage. Over the past year, … [Read more...] about Strengthening Community-Level Health Supply Chains in Kenya
“Nothing about us without us”: The Principle Behind envision’s CHW Program Support
The envision project offers training and capacity strengthening resources that all CHW programs can benefit from. Read on to learn more about what the project offers and how you can access valuable resources. Background envision provides training and technical assistance nationally for Community Health Worker (CHW) programs and health departments, including Island Nations … [Read more...] about “Nothing about us without us”: The Principle Behind envision’s CHW Program Support
Navigating the Changing Donor Landscape: Why Gender Equality Must Remain a Priority in Health Financing
The Risk of Gender Equality Setbacks in Health Financing As donor funding for health shifts and declines, governments across Africa are under immense pressure to mobilize domestic resources and prioritize essential services (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). While this transition is necessary for long-term sustainability, it comes with a significant risk—gender equality … [Read more...] about Navigating the Changing Donor Landscape: Why Gender Equality Must Remain a Priority in Health Financing
Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership
The transformation of healthcare systems rarely begins in boardrooms or policy papers – it often starts with frontline experiences. As someone who has spent years working with system catalysts across the globe, I’ve witnessed how personal frustration with systemic barriers can spark revolutionary change in healthcare delivery. Beyond Hospital Walls The story of community … [Read more...] about Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership