Impact
We use data to inform and strengthen every aspect of our work. Our partnerships with governments and local implementers have expanded access to and enhanced the quality of health services in rural and remote communities.
We improve the quality of care
1 in 5 REPORTED MALARIA CASES among children under five were diagnosed and treated by community health workers in Liberia in 20181
76% OF PREGNANT WOMEN completed at least four prenatal care visits in Rivercess County, Liberia in 2019, as compared with 65% prior to the introduction of the national program2
+40% INCREASE in children under five receiving medical care in Rivercess County, Liberia in 2016, following the introduction of the national program3
60% OF SICK CHILDREN in Rivercess County, Liberia received treatment from a qualified health provider in 2019, as compared with 45% prior to the introduction of the national program4
84% FACILITY-BASED DELIVERY in Konobo District, Liberia in 2015 following the introduction of community health workers, as compared with 56% prior to introduction of a community health worker program5
39% OF WOMEN USING FAMILY PLANNING in Rivercess County, Liberia accessed it from a community health worker6
We expand access to lifesaving healthcare
3,100,000 home visits conducted by community health workers
968,227 cases of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea treated and malnutrition screenings conducted for children under five
254,141 pregnancy home visits conducted by community health workers
4,691 potential epidemic cases reported by community health workers
363 community clinics staffed by frontline health workers
184,714 women with access to family planning through a community health worker
We expand access to health education by leveraging digital technology
3,656 community and frontline health workers enrolled in digital clinical education courses in Liberia1
46,000+ learners from 197 countries enrolled in our first online leadership course for health systems leaders with HarvardX and edX2
51% of learners in our first online leadership course are from low- and middle-income countries3
Among survey respondents from the Academy’s first online leadership course:
78% indicate they are very likely to apply course content in their work or study4a
88% reported increased confidence in their ability to adapt best practices and lessons learned from high-performing community health worker programs4b
79% are very likely to recommend the course to a colleague or friend4c