Community Health Workers

“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.

Last week USAID’s assistant administrator for Global Health visited and Kenya’s president announced a new commitment.

Let’s give them platforms to share their recommendations and pay them fairly.

Now that she has a bicycle, Regina spends more time providing quality health services.