Improving Maternal Health at the household level through Community Health Services
After she finished her high school education, Linet Mutheu, then at 17 years of age, was elated after passing and…
PHC: Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Kenya through Primary Health Care
Efforts to strengthen PHC have accelerated, focusing on enhancing community health services, equipping Community Health Promoters (CHPs), digitizing community health…
Revamping Community Health: Advanced Training and Supervision of Community Health Promoters
Community health services, among other primary health care (PHC) services, are the fastest way to achieve universal health coverage (UHC).…
Environmental conscious efforts by Nyeri CHPs
Other than providing health education, 2 community health units are environmentally cautious and have started innovations that contribute to their…
Embracing Digital Health for Health Outcomes at the Community: eCHIS Journey in Kenya
“Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa can afford health but not health care,” Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Amref…
A Day in the Life of a Community Health Promoter
With a red bag over her shoulder and a smartphone in her hand, Esther Owino walks purposefully along the winding…
Beyond the Paid, Digitized, and Kitted Community Health Promoters: The Journey of Sustainability and Improved Population Health Outcomes Begin
On Monday, September 25, 2023, in Nairobi, the Kenyan government officially launched the much-needed initiative to fully professionalize and integrate…
Community Health Promoters
Investing in Community Health
Remuneration of CHVs
Universal Health Coverage
Dream Realized: Kenya Celebrates Payment of Stipends to Community Health Promoters
In a historic moment on 16th February 2024, Kenya witnessed the launch and commissioning of stipends for its 107,000 Community…
Inside the Best-performing Community Health Unit in Kwale County
In October 2023, as conversations around primary health in Kenya heightened, community health was recognized as a key prerequisite towards…
Community Health
Community Health Legislation
Community Health Promoters
Investing in Community Health
UHC Day
Universal Health Coverage
Transforming Community Health in Kenya: A 4-year Journey of the CHU4UHC Platform
Every December 12, the world unites to commemorate International Universal Health Coverage Day. This day serves as a reminder that…