Universal Health Care (UHC) remains a key priority of the national and county governments in Kenya. The country aims to ensure that “all Kenyans have equitable access to safe, quality, and affordable health services” by 2030. In 2018, the country began piloting its UHC program—a part of the Big Four Priority Agenda of His Excellency—in four sub-national governments (Machakos, … [Read more...] about Nyeri County’s efforts towards achieving UHC – Cornerstone of leaving no one behind
Nyeri County’s efforts towards achieving UHC – Cornerstone of leaving no one behind
Three Reasons to Invest in Community Health Workers
Originally posted on Frontline Health Workers Coalition and Village Reach. CHWs are trusted, capable, and cost-effective Health systems cannot function without health workers. That’s why the World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health to ensure the universal availability, accessibility, acceptability, coverage, and … [Read more...] about Three Reasons to Invest in Community Health Workers
Advance Community Health Worker Programs to Accelerate the Achievement of Universal Health Care and Primary Health Care: The 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium
In just a few days, from 22-24 March, Ministers of Health, health and finance experts, multilateral organizations, community health workers, development agencies and partners, will come together for the 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium, to push for a better supported and integrated community health workforce. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are people trained … [Read more...] about Advance Community Health Worker Programs to Accelerate the Achievement of Universal Health Care and Primary Health Care: The 3rd International Community Health Worker Symposium
“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
Political Prioritization for Community Health Systems Strengthening: A Case of Nairobi Metropolitan Services Health Directorate, Kenya
The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) recognizes that for the Directorate of Health to be impactful and achieve its universal health coverage, primary health care, and sustainable development goals by 2030, the Directorate cannot undermine the contribution of the community health workforce. Institutionalizing community health services in Nairobi County was a journey of … [Read more...] about Political Prioritization for Community Health Systems Strengthening: A Case of Nairobi Metropolitan Services Health Directorate, Kenya