Working Double-time to get by: The Case of Malaba Community Health Unit’s Garbage Collection Business
Community health volunteers (CHVs) are an essential part of Kenya’s health system. They are responsible for providing primary health care services, health promotion, and disease prevention in communities across the country. Despite their importance, CH …
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Community Health Workers are Underpaid, We Deserve Better!
I was driving home from a field visit at the end of a workday when I ran over a pothole and damaged my car. I heard the popping sound right before feeling the weight of my car drop from underneath me, like it had been swallowed by the road. I went into …
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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, resul …
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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 chall …
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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 …
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