In the heart of Zambia’s Southern Province lies Chilamongela, a remote community where access to healthcare is not just a challenge but a distant dream. Here, Lucky Chizela and Chiteyo Charles, two dedicated Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs), are making a profound difference in the lives of their neighbours. They both have been CBVs for 5 years and 3 years respectively. In an … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes of Rural Zambia: The Vital Role of Community Health Workers
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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
Rural health transformation by Community Health Volunteers. A case for Mangu Community Health unit, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in ensuring that health services reach the most vulnerable populations who are often in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Being part of the community they serve offers CHWs a deeper understanding of the challenges that the communities face, and they are also best placed to be part of the solutions. CHWs have the ability to … [Read more...] about Rural health transformation by Community Health Volunteers. A case for Mangu Community Health unit, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Community Health Workers: The Lifeline of Primary Health Care in Kenya
Community health workers (CHWs) will play a critical role in the success of Kenya’s primary health care (PHC) approach. PHC is a comprehensive and integrated approach to health care that aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health services to individuals and communities. CHWs will be key to the approach’s success as they bridge the health system and communities, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: The Lifeline of Primary Health Care in Kenya