Authors: UNICEF
Community health workers are essential in reaching isolated and deprived communities. They ensure children get vaccinated, help parents understand the importance of immunization, and support pregnant women and new mothers with nutrition. These frontline workers, mostly women, also strengthen health systems to better handle future pandemics and disasters.This UNICEF brief highlights their crucial role in reducing child and maternal mortality, discusses their challenges, and advocates for more investment in community health. It offers recommendations for improving conditions for these workers to further reduce maternal and child mortality.
Link: On the Front Line: Investing in community health workers to improve health and nutrition
Resource Topic: CHW, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition
Resource Type: brief
Year: 2024
Region: Global
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Publisher May Restrict Access: No