In March, the organizations of the Community Health Impact Coalition released a widely circulated white paper articulating priorities for the global COVID-19 response. This week, the white paper was . The four priorities articulated in the paper remain a critical yardstick against which to measure the response. 1. PROTECT healthcare workers. Without personal protective … [Read more...] about Equipping and Supporting CHWs in the Face of COVID-19
The Community-Based Health Care System of Afghanistan
Since 2003, Afganistan's Community Health Worker (CHW) program has been beneficial in improving the nation's health. CHWs help provide services that treat childhood illnesses, screen for Tuberculosis, and offer family planning assistance, to name a few. However, Afghanistan is currently facing a shortage of health posts with CHWs, which may make it difficult for CHWs to keep … [Read more...] about The Community-Based Health Care System of Afghanistan