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Distance Learning: How does it help health workers conduct training?

Distance Learning: How does it help health workers conduct training?

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Recently, CHW Central interviewed Dr. William Brieger of Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (JHSPH).  He is leading a Coursera Course on Training of Trainers (TOT) for CHWs. Coursera is an educational technology company that partners with top universities and organizations world-wide to offer courses online for free. Dr. Brieger's work is based on his experience in Oyo … [Read more...] about Distance Learning: How does it help health workers conduct training?

What CHW Central Members Are Saying About the Millennium Development Goals

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As the world looks at the MDG results - what effect have they had on your countries, communities and services? CHW Central members are sharing their stories about how CHWs are contributing to the MDGs Join the conversation   Indonesia: Jum’atil The Indonesian government is gearing its efforts to meet the MDGs while the community’s involvement falls … [Read more...] about What CHW Central Members Are Saying About the Millennium Development Goals

Building Relationships for Effective CHW Scale-Up: The One Million CHW Campaign

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Across the globe, CHW programs vary in their management, operation and function but share a common commitment to linking health services to communities, especially in hard-to-reach areas and among vulnerable populations.  Yet fragmented programs may not be the most effective way to meet the health needs of communities. The One Million Community Health Workers (1mCHW) … [Read more...] about Building Relationships for Effective CHW Scale-Up: The One Million CHW Campaign

Noelle Wiggins Shares Her Views on the Importance of CHWs.

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As someone who has had the pleasure and honor of working with CHWs, both in the US and internationally, for more than 25 years, I am very excited about the new, expanded launch of the CHW Central website!  Based on my own experience, CHWs in the US have much to learn from CHWs in the developing world, and vice versa.  A website where CHWs can share experiences and … [Read more...] about Noelle Wiggins Shares Her Views on the Importance of CHWs.