Henry Bugembe is a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) based in Nakawuka Village, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda, where he has served since 2005. He has also served as a CHW Coordinator for over 2,800 CHWs across the district since 2015. Henry is a certified Master of Ceremonies for events including traditional weddings, parties and community events, as well … [Read more...] about Serving With Purpose in a Limited Resource Setting: Life as a Community Health Worker Coordinator in Uganda
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The Looming Crisis in Community Health: The Impact of the US Foreign Aid Freeze on Community Health Worker Programs
In the last few weeks, US foreign assistance has come under attack by the Trump administration, with Elon Musk and his team effectively shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and freezing foreign aid. USAID sent stop work orders to all its contractors at the end of January 2025, leading to a halt in life-saving services across the world. … [Read more...] about The Looming Crisis in Community Health: The Impact of the US Foreign Aid Freeze on Community Health Worker Programs
📣 Deadline Extended! Global Call for CHWs: Apply to share your CHW story on CHW Central
Deadline Extended! We understand that some applicants were unable to submit their applications before the original deadline. We have extended the application deadline to March 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Are you a Community Health Worker (CHW) with unique experiences, challenges, and successes in your work? CHW Central is seeking CHWs from around the world to share … [Read more...] about 📣 Deadline Extended! Global Call for CHWs: Apply to share your CHW story on CHW Central
A Year as a CHW Ambassador: Reflecting on the Journey Towards Empowering Community Health Workers
It is surreal to think that it has already been one year since Mark and I became the first CHW Central Ambassadors. It feels like we were just getting started! After accepting our roles, Mark and I talked for an hour and a half on WhatsApp about our experiences living on opposite sides of the world. We quickly built a bond over what we had in common as CHV/CHWs. We'd … [Read more...] about A Year as a CHW Ambassador: Reflecting on the Journey Towards Empowering Community Health Workers
Addressing the Overlooked Crisis: Advancing Eye Health Awareness and Services
Eye health is a crucial yet often underestimated aspect of overall well-being. Despite its global prevalence, vision impairment and eye care remain largely absent from international health discourse and national health strategies. This article sheds light on the current state of eye health awareness and services, focusing on the situation in Kenya. It emphasizes the role of … [Read more...] about Addressing the Overlooked Crisis: Advancing Eye Health Awareness and Services