As countries shape their GC8 proposals, there is no shortage of ambition. Priorities are clear. Data is available. Commitments to equity and inclusion are strong. But there is one place where all of this is truly tested: the budget. Because at the end of the day, budgets tell the real story. They reveal what is prioritized, who is reached, and whether health systems … [Read more...] about Budgets Tell the Real Story: Why GC8 Matching Funds Must Deliver for Women, Systems, and Sustainable Impact
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How CHWs Can Help Close Social Care Gaps for Older Adults
Acceda a la versión en español aquí | Access the Spanish Version Here This is the second feature in CHW Central's 2026 series on CHWs Supporting Older Adults, which brings together perspectives from different regions of the world on the growing role of Community Health Workers in supporting older adults. In this feature, Amanda Keddington shares insights from a needs … [Read more...] about How CHWs Can Help Close Social Care Gaps for Older Adults
What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults
CHW Central Feature Series: CHWs Supporting Older Adults Across the world, more people are living longer, and communities are finding new ways to support older adults in their daily lives. In many of these settings, Community Health Workers are playing a growing role, offering care, connection, and support where it is most needed. In recent years, we have also seen a … [Read more...] about What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults
ABOLISHING USER FEES: A GENDER IMPERATIVE IN A CHANGING AID LANDSCAPE
At a rural clinic gate, a mother waits with her feverish child. She has walked for hours, but the nurse cannot admit them. The reason is not lack of compassion or clinical skill, but money: without user fees, there will be no consultation, no diagnosis, and no medicine. This scene is a recurring tragedy across many countries, and one that disproportionately hurts women and … [Read more...] about ABOLISHING USER FEES: A GENDER IMPERATIVE IN A CHANGING AID LANDSCAPE
FAH Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Q1 2025 Highlights
Financing Alliance for Health (FAH) and Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) made significant strides in strengthening community health system and health financing in Senegal through provision of quality technical assistance and effective policy dialogue. These activities directly supported national priorities and laid the groundwork for stronger and more equitable … [Read more...] about FAH Strengthening Community Health in Senegal: Q1 2025 Highlights