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Reaching The Remote – The Tool That Might Have Saved My Namesake

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This article draws on the importance of CHWs in post conflict countries.  Sidibe details personal experience in East Timor where he worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer, but emphasizes his new work in Liberia and the health improvements that have been made as a result of CHWs.  Liberia and surrounding nations post Ebola were left with a lack of health resources … [Read more...] about Reaching The Remote – The Tool That Might Have Saved My Namesake

Community Health Worker Nutrition Advocacy Tool

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SPRING, in collaboration with USAID, has created a new CHW Nutrition Advocacy Tool, which consists of a series of PowerPoint slides with important data regarding key nutrition responsibilities for CHWs. Information in these slides identify current gaps in nutrition service delivery and advocates for increased commitment to nutrition in community health programs. Stakeholders … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Nutrition Advocacy Tool

iCCM Project Model Orientation Series: Global Health and WASH

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As a part of World Vision's Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) Project Model Orientation Series, this webinar shares iCCM-focused strategies to effectively address health challenges experienced by mothers, children, and populations impacted by HIV and AIDS, and address WASH issues.   The webinar includes information about iCCM, World Vision's approach using an … [Read more...] about iCCM Project Model Orientation Series: Global Health and WASH