Aug 13, 2019
By: Michael Bailey, Magnus Conteh, Siobhan Kelley, and Dr. Chomba Sinyangwe
This article was originally published on CHW Central
Background and Rationale
Studies show that trained, high-performing, community health workers (CHWs) can save more than three million lives annually, when integrated into the primary health care system [1]. Unfortunately…
Jul 26, 2019
As Liberia enters the height of rainy season, health workers around the country brace themselves. Monrovia may hold the title for wettest capital city in the world, but it’s the rural and remote areas that are most impacted as rivers swell, bridges wash away, and roads turn into rivers…
Jul 25, 2019
Paid Community Health Workers are critical for Universal Health Coverage
In a historic vote, 193 member states unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the contributions made by community health workers (CHWs) to achieve universal health coverage, respond to health emergencies, and promote healthier populations. The resolution urges countries and partners to…
