Community Health Workers

Only 14 medical doctors are currently working in Kaduna state, Nigeria, where an estimated 9 million people live. Kaduna is a largely rural state, and doctors often prefer to work in towns and cities, or leave the country altogether, exacerbating the lack of access to quality health care in places...

In remote parts of the world, community health workers play a pivotal role in strengthening health systems. Working within their communities, community health workers deliver lifesaving treatment and support to families at home. They bring care and hope to those who live far from health facilities...

Each morning, Milagrosa Matsinhe, a maternal and child health nurse at the Chokwé Military Health Center in southern Mozambique, reviews her work plan, including the list of clients she will visit that day. To reach her clients —military personnel and families residing within a 30-kilometer radius...

“In the village, people call me doctor. I am respected by my community,” says Martha Masawa with pride. “People come to me for help. They ask for medicine and advice. I’m happy because now I’m a ‘doctor’ and have medical knowledge. I can give medicine and advise people to do this and that. I never...

A new ITN distribution team structure makes more efficient use of the community health workforce and enhances malaria prevention efforts.

We want to see #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers in every community. New digital payments support their financial protection and inclusion.

During World Health Worker Week, and for World Health Day, we need concrete, aligned action from policymakers to truly leave no one behind.

For International Women’s Day, we're calling on countries to invest in women and professional community health workers.

Five recommendations to address the global health worker shortage and other challenges.

CHWs are trusted, capable, and cost-effective.