Community health workers are the first — and often only — line of defense for vaccine delivery.
Too many still work without pay or protection.
👉 Let’s invest in #proCHWs, strengthen health systems, and protect all people.
@joinchic.bsky.social
Too many still work without pay or protection.
👉 Let’s invest in #proCHWs, strengthen health systems, and protect all people.
@joinchic.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Community health workers are the first — and often only — line of defense for vaccine delivery.
Too many still work without pay or protection.
👉 Let’s invest in #proCHWs, strengthen health systems, and protect all people.
@joinchic.bsky.social
Too many still work without pay or protection.
👉 Let’s invest in #proCHWs, strengthen health systems, and protect all people.
@joinchic.bsky.social
What happens when competitors choose to collaborate instead?
In this episode of System Catalysts, our CEO, Dr. Madeleine Ballard, shares the story of how the Community Health Impact Coalition came together.
Watch the full episode here: https://sbee.link/pyfrhaxme3
#CHIC #proCHWs #SystemCatalyst
In this episode of System Catalysts, our CEO, Dr. Madeleine Ballard, shares the story of how the Community Health Impact Coalition came together.
Watch the full episode here: https://sbee.link/pyfrhaxme3
#CHIC #proCHWs #SystemCatalyst
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November 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
What happens when competitors choose to collaborate instead?
In this episode of System Catalysts, our CEO, Dr. Madeleine Ballard, shares the story of how the Community Health Impact Coalition came together.
Watch the full episode here: https://sbee.link/pyfrhaxme3
#CHIC #proCHWs #SystemCatalyst
In this episode of System Catalysts, our CEO, Dr. Madeleine Ballard, shares the story of how the Community Health Impact Coalition came together.
Watch the full episode here: https://sbee.link/pyfrhaxme3
#CHIC #proCHWs #SystemCatalyst
New in in SSRI “Unpaid to Unstoppable: The Rise of the Professional Community Health Worker Movement."
Together with colleagues at Skoll we discuss the roadmap to making #proCHWs the norm.
And provide valuable lessons to other fields and movements.
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Together with colleagues at Skoll we discuss the roadmap to making #proCHWs the norm.
And provide valuable lessons to other fields and movements.
ssir.org/articles/entry/mov...
February 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New in in SSRI “Unpaid to Unstoppable: The Rise of the Professional Community Health Worker Movement."
Together with colleagues at Skoll we discuss the roadmap to making #proCHWs the norm.
And provide valuable lessons to other fields and movements.
ssir.org/articles/entry/mov...
Together with colleagues at Skoll we discuss the roadmap to making #proCHWs the norm.
And provide valuable lessons to other fields and movements.
ssir.org/articles/entry/mov...
On World Sight Day, we celebrate the work of Ethiopia's #proCHWs in restoring vision in rural & remote communities. Equipped with new training from Last Mile Health & the Ministry of Health in NCDs, CHWs have distributed 26,554 glasses in partnership with Livelihood Impact Fund.
October 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On World Sight Day, we celebrate the work of Ethiopia's #proCHWs in restoring vision in rural & remote communities. Equipped with new training from Last Mile Health & the Ministry of Health in NCDs, CHWs have distributed 26,554 glasses in partnership with Livelihood Impact Fund.
In #Malawi, our new maternal & newborn care training equips #midwives & #proCHWs to work together so women can access care for safe pregnancy & delivery.
“With the skills I’ve acquired, no mother or newborn should lose their life needlessly,” says midwife Agness Alfonso. More: bit.ly/4gpl25t
“With the skills I’ve acquired, no mother or newborn should lose their life needlessly,” says midwife Agness Alfonso. More: bit.ly/4gpl25t
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In #Malawi, our new maternal & newborn care training equips #midwives & #proCHWs to work together so women can access care for safe pregnancy & delivery.
“With the skills I’ve acquired, no mother or newborn should lose their life needlessly,” says midwife Agness Alfonso. More: bit.ly/4gpl25t
“With the skills I’ve acquired, no mother or newborn should lose their life needlessly,” says midwife Agness Alfonso. More: bit.ly/4gpl25t
Join us at #WHA78 to learn how a single policy change could transform health systems worldwide. Attend in person or virtually: sbee.link/36dqce9mu8 #healthforall #proCHWs
May 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us at #WHA78 to learn how a single policy change could transform health systems worldwide. Attend in person or virtually: sbee.link/36dqce9mu8 #healthforall #proCHWs
Health equity demands gender equity.
Our 6-month report shares our work to achieve gender equity for #proCHWs & women seeking care--from new recommendations with Integrate Health to drive gender equity in CHW programs, to how we're implementing these actions: bit.ly/3WAUZ4g
Our 6-month report shares our work to achieve gender equity for #proCHWs & women seeking care--from new recommendations with Integrate Health to drive gender equity in CHW programs, to how we're implementing these actions: bit.ly/3WAUZ4g
January 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Health equity demands gender equity.
Our 6-month report shares our work to achieve gender equity for #proCHWs & women seeking care--from new recommendations with Integrate Health to drive gender equity in CHW programs, to how we're implementing these actions: bit.ly/3WAUZ4g
Our 6-month report shares our work to achieve gender equity for #proCHWs & women seeking care--from new recommendations with Integrate Health to drive gender equity in CHW programs, to how we're implementing these actions: bit.ly/3WAUZ4g
In 2013, VillageReach launched the Pharmacy Assistant (PA) program in Malawi with the Malawi Ministry of Health to train specialized pharmacy staff, aiming to improve health service delivery. See PA students in action in our video: bit.ly/4ihO0Wu #WHWWeek #healthworkerssavelives #proCHWs
The Pharmacy Assistants of Malawi
In 2013, we worked with the Ministry of Health – Malawi and partners to develop the Pharmacy Assistant program to train and deploy a new cadre of facility-ba...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In 2013, VillageReach launched the Pharmacy Assistant (PA) program in Malawi with the Malawi Ministry of Health to train specialized pharmacy staff, aiming to improve health service delivery. See PA students in action in our video: bit.ly/4ihO0Wu #WHWWeek #healthworkerssavelives #proCHWs
Non-communicable diseases are on the agenda at #WHA78, & #proCHWs are key to reducing prevalence & improving health outcomes. In Ethiopia, Last Mile Health & the Ministry of Health developed a training module equipping CHWs to fight NCDs. Now, we're scaling it nationally: bit.ly/3FeyXyG
May 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Non-communicable diseases are on the agenda at #WHA78, & #proCHWs are key to reducing prevalence & improving health outcomes. In Ethiopia, Last Mile Health & the Ministry of Health developed a training module equipping CHWs to fight NCDs. Now, we're scaling it nationally: bit.ly/3FeyXyG
The world is facing unprecedented challenges.
Investing in proCHWs is a strategic decision, that could deliver huge results, in a single term, and greatly increases community resilience.
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Investing in proCHWs is a strategic decision, that could deliver huge results, in a single term, and greatly increases community resilience.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The world is facing unprecedented challenges.
Investing in proCHWs is a strategic decision, that could deliver huge results, in a single term, and greatly increases community resilience.
sbee.link/dj3rv86bku
Investing in proCHWs is a strategic decision, that could deliver huge results, in a single term, and greatly increases community resilience.
sbee.link/dj3rv86bku
"We are going to lean on #proCHWs more than ever in this moment," said LMH's Mallika Raghavan at #WHA78. "Are we ready to support them?"
In the global health funding crisis, remote communities are most at risk. We must invest in CHWs to meet the moment: bit.ly/3HyWRWl
In the global health funding crisis, remote communities are most at risk. We must invest in CHWs to meet the moment: bit.ly/3HyWRWl
World Health Assembly 78: It’s time to double down on community health workers - Last Mile Health
“Ultimately, we are going to lean on community health workers more than ever in this moment. So the big question is: are we ready to support them?” – Mallika Raghavan, Deputy Chief Program Officer, La...
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June 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"We are going to lean on #proCHWs more than ever in this moment," said LMH's Mallika Raghavan at #WHA78. "Are we ready to support them?"
In the global health funding crisis, remote communities are most at risk. We must invest in CHWs to meet the moment: bit.ly/3HyWRWl
In the global health funding crisis, remote communities are most at risk. We must invest in CHWs to meet the moment: bit.ly/3HyWRWl
#ProCHWs drive #HealthForAll -- but globally, only a minority are salaried & recognized as part of the health workforce. A new case study in BMJ Global Health on Liberia's CHW program shows how examining power dynamics & system design strengthens CHW roles & impact: bit.ly/4k2Wh23
February 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#ProCHWs drive #HealthForAll -- but globally, only a minority are salaried & recognized as part of the health workforce. A new case study in BMJ Global Health on Liberia's CHW program shows how examining power dynamics & system design strengthens CHW roles & impact: bit.ly/4k2Wh23
We're thrilled to be back at #SkollWF! We'll be advocating for professional community health workers (#proCHWs), amplifying lessons learned from our work, and sharing time with our partners fighting for #HealthForAll.
March 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We're thrilled to be back at #SkollWF! We'll be advocating for professional community health workers (#proCHWs), amplifying lessons learned from our work, and sharing time with our partners fighting for #HealthForAll.
Our team is still buzzing from an inspiring week at #SkollWF! From our sold-out side event with Integrate Health to @joinchic.bsky.social's Skoll Award win, it was a powerful week for #proCHWs.
As Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, said, “Community health workers matter." 👏
As Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, said, “Community health workers matter." 👏
April 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our team is still buzzing from an inspiring week at #SkollWF! From our sold-out side event with Integrate Health to @joinchic.bsky.social's Skoll Award win, it was a powerful week for #proCHWs.
As Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, said, “Community health workers matter." 👏
As Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, said, “Community health workers matter." 👏
A CHW trained through a US-funded Ebola program spotted a Marburg outbreak before anyone else. Crisis averted.
#proCHWs protect health, create jobs, and deliver impact. 45+ countries are already doing it. It’s time to follow their lead.
Read more: sbee.link/cq8njy3vtw
#proCHWs protect health, create jobs, and deliver impact. 45+ countries are already doing it. It’s time to follow their lead.
Read more: sbee.link/cq8njy3vtw
Foreign Assistance Cuts Hamper Community Health Workers And Patients
The world’s wealthiest countries are slashing their foreign assistance budgets, a move that is hampering community health workers, their patients, and people everywhere.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A CHW trained through a US-funded Ebola program spotted a Marburg outbreak before anyone else. Crisis averted.
#proCHWs protect health, create jobs, and deliver impact. 45+ countries are already doing it. It’s time to follow their lead.
Read more: sbee.link/cq8njy3vtw
#proCHWs protect health, create jobs, and deliver impact. 45+ countries are already doing it. It’s time to follow their lead.
Read more: sbee.link/cq8njy3vtw
"I want to bring more attention to community health because it's changing the lives of our people," says nurse Pillar Nufepolu, who supervises #proCHWS in remote Liberia. On International Nurses' Day, we honor nurses for their vital role in bridging the healthcare access gap.
May 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"I want to bring more attention to community health because it's changing the lives of our people," says nurse Pillar Nufepolu, who supervises #proCHWS in remote Liberia. On International Nurses' Day, we honor nurses for their vital role in bridging the healthcare access gap.
We are winning! Last month we saw a major policy win in Guatemala.
#proCHWs are now officially recognised, remunerated and registered as workers in 49 countries!
Check out the scoreboard and join the movement: sbee.link/hc4ywg3rad
We won't stop until #proCHWs are the norm, EVERYWHERE.
#proCHWs are now officially recognised, remunerated and registered as workers in 49 countries!
Check out the scoreboard and join the movement: sbee.link/hc4ywg3rad
We won't stop until #proCHWs are the norm, EVERYWHERE.
May 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We are winning! Last month we saw a major policy win in Guatemala.
#proCHWs are now officially recognised, remunerated and registered as workers in 49 countries!
Check out the scoreboard and join the movement: sbee.link/hc4ywg3rad
We won't stop until #proCHWs are the norm, EVERYWHERE.
#proCHWs are now officially recognised, remunerated and registered as workers in 49 countries!
Check out the scoreboard and join the movement: sbee.link/hc4ywg3rad
We won't stop until #proCHWs are the norm, EVERYWHERE.
Janjay represents thousands of CHWs who go door-to-door, building trust and bringing lifesaving vaccines to families who might otherwise be missed.
Their commitment isn’t just about vaccines — it’s about ensuring every child, everywhere, has a fair chance at a healthy life.
#proCHWs #CHWsWork
Their commitment isn’t just about vaccines — it’s about ensuring every child, everywhere, has a fair chance at a healthy life.
#proCHWs #CHWsWork
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
CHWs are vital for #healthforall!
Undeniable evidence shows that CHWs deliver primary health care in a way that improves access, increases equity, and saves lives.
That’s why at #WHA78 we’ll be advocating for #proCHWs to be the norm worldwide.
Undeniable evidence shows that CHWs deliver primary health care in a way that improves access, increases equity, and saves lives.
That’s why at #WHA78 we’ll be advocating for #proCHWs to be the norm worldwide.
May 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
CHWs are vital for #healthforall!
Undeniable evidence shows that CHWs deliver primary health care in a way that improves access, increases equity, and saves lives.
That’s why at #WHA78 we’ll be advocating for #proCHWs to be the norm worldwide.
Undeniable evidence shows that CHWs deliver primary health care in a way that improves access, increases equity, and saves lives.
That’s why at #WHA78 we’ll be advocating for #proCHWs to be the norm worldwide.
"Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in saving mothers' lives, cutting maternal deaths by 73% over the past 2 decades. The work of community health workers has been vital to making this happen." More from The Global Fund on the impact of Ethiopia's #proCHWs: bit.ly/3I5cnKl
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in saving mothers' lives, cutting maternal deaths by 73% over the past 2 decades. The work of community health workers has been vital to making this happen." More from The Global Fund on the impact of Ethiopia's #proCHWs: bit.ly/3I5cnKl
This World Health Worker Week, we recognize the vital role #proCHWs play in ensuring all people can access healthcare. Hear from Marta Alemu, whose livelihood was at risk due to vision problems--until she sought care from CHW Belaynesh Kassa: bit.ly/3DWymku #WHWWeek
Better vision, better life: Community health workers deliver lifechanging care in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's community health workforce provides essential healthcare services to people in rural and remote communities, closing the distance to care for patients far from the nearest clinic. A new training module developed by Last Mile Health in partnership with the Ethiopia Ministry of Health, expands the services they provide to include non-communicable diseases--and with the partnership of the Livelihood Project, community health workers are screening patients for vision problems and providing them with the eyeglasses they need. Watch the story of Marta Alemu, a small business owner who was at risk of losing her livelihood to declining vision--until she received care from community health worker Belaynesh Kassa.
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April 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This World Health Worker Week, we recognize the vital role #proCHWs play in ensuring all people can access healthcare. Hear from Marta Alemu, whose livelihood was at risk due to vision problems--until she sought care from CHW Belaynesh Kassa: bit.ly/3DWymku #WHWWeek
Half of the world lacks access to essential health services, while #proCHWs remain unintegrated into health systems. Changing policy can change the reality for millions of people worldwide: bit.ly/43pkvNK
TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE: Integrating proCHWs into healthcare systems in one term WHA78 (EN)
At WHA78 Community Health Impact Coalition delved into the transformative potential of salaried, skilled, supervised, and supplied CHWs and into the playbook of how governments can create this change in a single term. Hear more from our expert speakers and panellists in this full session.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Half of the world lacks access to essential health services, while #proCHWs remain unintegrated into health systems. Changing policy can change the reality for millions of people worldwide: bit.ly/43pkvNK
Join us at #WHA78 to learn how a single policy change could transform health systems worldwide. Attend in person or virtually: sbee.link/36dqce9mu8 #healthforall #proCHWs
May 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join us at #WHA78 to learn how a single policy change could transform health systems worldwide. Attend in person or virtually: sbee.link/36dqce9mu8 #healthforall #proCHWs
For patients, good data can mean the difference between life & death. On @joinchic.bsky.social 's podcast, LMH's Mallika Raghavan joins Khushi Baby & #proCHWs to discuss how gov'ts & partners can leverage data to improve primary health service quality & speed: bit.ly/4eX4Nxl
August 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For patients, good data can mean the difference between life & death. On @joinchic.bsky.social 's podcast, LMH's Mallika Raghavan joins Khushi Baby & #proCHWs to discuss how gov'ts & partners can leverage data to improve primary health service quality & speed: bit.ly/4eX4Nxl