In just a few days, from 22-24 March, Ministers of Health, health and finance experts, multilateral organizations, community health workers, development agencies and partners, will come together for the 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium, to push for a better supported and integrated community health workforce. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are people trained … [Read more...] about Advance Community Health Worker Programs to Accelerate the Achievement of Universal Health Care and Primary Health Care: The 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium
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Kenya’s Health Sector Hangs in the Balance: An Opinion on the Impasse between the National and County Governments
The relationship between the national and county governments in Kenya has been characterized by numerous disagreements, with the health sector being one of the most affected. These disagreements have caused significant delays in service delivery, resulting in a negative impact on the health of the Kenyan population. In an effort to address these issues, the President, Dr. … [Read more...] about Kenya’s Health Sector Hangs in the Balance: An Opinion on the Impasse between the National and County Governments
Kenya’s Community Health Workers Shortage Undermines Universal Health Care
In underserved populations, the contribution of community health workers (CHWs) is vital to the healthcare system. Preparing the health workforce to work towards the attainment of a country’s health objectives represents one of the most important challenges for its health system. In Kenya, the government established its community health worker (CHW) program in 2006 as a key … [Read more...] about Kenya’s Community Health Workers Shortage Undermines Universal Health Care
“Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era:” a Reflection for the Future
“Community health workers are the antidote to the ignorance of the expert.” - Daniel Palazuelos On November 5, 2022, members of CHW Central attended the American Public Health Association’s Community-based Primary Health Care, or CBPHC, workshop in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The workshop, “Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era,” featured a keynote … [Read more...] about “Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era:” a Reflection for the Future
CHWs and Wellness: Your Care Matters Too!
If you’re a CHW, at some point in life, you may have learned how to care for others' needs before your own. Our lived experiences make us experts on being in service of other people. But, sometimes we become so focused on caring for our community that we neglect our own needs. For a long time, anytime someone used the phrase "take care of yourself," I had no idea what that … [Read more...] about CHWs and Wellness: Your Care Matters Too!