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 assessment conducted in geriatric clinics in the United States, highlighting how … [Read more...] about How CHWs Can Help Close Social Care Gaps for Older Adults
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Senegal’s Leadership in Tackling Gender Inequalities Among Community Health Workers
Senegal is showing bold leadership in its commitment to building a more equitable and effective health system—by directly confronting gender inequalities faced by frontline community health workers. In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS), with technical support from the Financing Alliance for Health (FAH), conducted a national gender … [Read more...] about Senegal’s Leadership in Tackling Gender Inequalities Among Community Health Workers
What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults
CHW Central Feature Series: CHWs Supporting Oder 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 growing … [Read more...] about What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults
How community health workers are improving vaccine delivery in Africa
This article was originally published on Gavi VaccinesWork. Original article. VaccinesWork Grassroots health workers are uniquely positioned to boost the reach of preventive healthcare – but to do that, they need more support. While global vaccination rates have been on the rise, more than 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to the World … [Read more...] about How community health workers are improving vaccine delivery in Africa
Financing the Future of Health: Lessons from CPHIA 2025 and the Call for Action
The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025), held in Durban under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Security in Africa,” was more than a gathering, it was a continental reckoning. Across four powerful days, delegates called for a new era of health sovereignty anchored in primary health care … [Read more...] about Financing the Future of Health: Lessons from CPHIA 2025 and the Call for Action
