by Wendy Wakhusama | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Celebrating Everyday Heroes
In the remote village of Chilamongela, located in Zambia’s Southern Province, Philda Gaula stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. As a Community-Based Health Worker (CBV), Philda tirelessly navigates the challenges posed by drought to ensure the well-being...
by Wendy Wakhusama | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, FAH in Action
In Kenya, robust community health systems are essential for the well-being of citizens, focusing on addressing comprehensive health needs rather than just treating diseases. Leading this effort is the Community Health Units for Universal Health Care (CHU4UHC)...
by Wendy Wakhusama | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog, FAH in Action
Healthcare systems worldwide face a multitude of challenges, demanding strategic solutions for improvement. Today, they stand at a crucial juncture, calling for innovation and progress, particularly in Domestic Investments for Health and the enhancement of...
by Maya Hayakawa | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, Events, In the News
In a historic moment for healthcare in Kenya, FAH proudly participated in the official launch of monthly stipend payments to 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs), presided over by the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Rigathi Gachgua. The...
by Maya Hayakawa | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog, In the News, Thought Leadership
Article by ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF and JEAN KASEYA MONROVIA/ADDIS ABABA – In 2017, African Union heads of state pledged to deploy two million community health workers (CHWs), recognizing their role in advancing health for all. Seven years on, as African leaders prepare...
by Maya Hayakawa | Jan 30, 2024 | Blog, Events, FAH in Action, In the News
The first quarterly meeting of 2024 for the Community Health Units for Universal Health Coverage (CHU4UHC) Platform was held to reflect on the significant strides made in 2023 and allowed key stakeholders to plug into strategic initiatives for the year ahead. The...
