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
Community Health Worker
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
Thank You to All Our Sponsors!
Two years after becoming an independent non-profit organization, CHW Central is pleased to announce our 2021 donors and contributors. In September 2021, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) awarded a grant to CHW Central. The grant activities were to respond to the needs of CHW Central’s audience in the US and globally, including specific information and … [Read more...] about Thank You to All Our Sponsors!
An Opportunity to Serve: Spotlight on Phiona Nakabuye, Village Health Team Volunteer in Uganda
Uganda’s commitment to expanding contraceptive access and options Uganda has made notable progress in increasing access to family planning services. Yet many women and adolescent girls who want to prevent or delay pregnancies are not using contraceptives—especially those who live in remote places, far from health clinics. This makes the work of community health workers as … [Read more...] about An Opportunity to Serve: Spotlight on Phiona Nakabuye, Village Health Team Volunteer in Uganda