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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Some families refused to open their doors during a vaccination campaign in Niamey. CHW Sama Sarki Moussa chose to listen, not confront. Through dialogue & trust, families began coming back with questions & some who had initially refused accepted vaccination. Read; CHW Voices story: bit.ly/4zVjaMw

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When Trust Opens the Door to Vaccination: A CHW’s Experience in Niamey, Niger

Read the French version here | Lisez la version française ici My name is Sama Sarki Moussa. I am a Community Health Worker and student based in Niamey, Niger at the Nouveau Marché Health Centre. I …

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Dave Roberts @dcr20854.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A trial in rural China randomly assigned 326 villages to either usual care or intensive blood pressure management, with trained community health workers coaching nearly 34,000 adults aged 40 and older. Over four years, it tracked something blood pressure trials rarely follow: new dementia…

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Blood Pressure Care and New Dementia Cases in 326 Chinese Villages

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Every CHW association has a story. We're launching the CHW Networks & Associations Spotlight series with ACHVO-K, whose journey shows how grassroots organizing can grow into a national movement for CHWs. More stories from more CHW organizations are coming soon! Read first feature:🔗 bit.ly/4wJraOY

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From Grassroots to a National Movement: The Evolution of ACHVO-K and the Rise of Community Health Promoters in Kenya

“For years, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) worked at the frontline of healthcare, yet our voices were rarely heard where decisions were made. ACHVO-K gave us a platform to speak, to lead, …

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's not just about how much money is spent on health. It's about where it goes! This article unpacks what Zambia's health financing data means for the future of PHC, UHC, and sustainable health systems. Read more on CHF Hub: bit.ly/4fBN7t1

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We Know Where the Money Went. Now Comes the Harder Question: Where Should It Go Next?

When conversations about financing are had, they often focus on one question: do we have enough money? But perhaps the more important question is this: are we spending available resources in the ri…

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 ¡Tu opinión es importante! CHW Central colabora con Harvard Tech for Social Good (T4SG) para mejorar la experiencia de usuario y la accesibilidad del sitio web. 📝 Completa esta breve encuesta anónima (≈3 min) y ayúdanos a mejorar CHW Central. 🔗 forms.gle/2Ch9T3hz6CrM...

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📢 Votre avis compte ! CHW Central collabore avec Harvard Tech for Social Good (T4SG) pour améliorer l'expérience utilisateur et l'accessibilité du site. 📝 Répondez à ce court sondage anonyme (≈3 min) et aidez-nous à améliorer CHW Central. 🔗 forms.gle/2Ch9T3hz6CrM...

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Help us make CHW Central easier to use & more useful for CHWs, researchers, policymakers & others who use the platform everywhere. As part of our collaboration with Harvard Tech for Social Good, we are inviting users to complete a short anonymous survey. 🔗 forms.gle/2Ch9T3hz6CrM...

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Triage Health @triagehealth.org · 14/07/2026

In the latest episode of How to Triage Health, we explore the important role community health workers play, why their work is more important than ever, and how understanding topics like health insurance, and finances can help them better support the people they serve. 🎧TriageHealth.org/Podcast

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📢 CHW Central is collaborating with Harvard Tech for Social Good (T4SG) to improve the CHW Central website. T4SG is conducting a short anonymous survey to better understand your experience! ⏱️ It takes About 3 minutes Survey: 🔗 forms.gle/2Ch9T3hz6CrM... Available in English, Español & Français.

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The people closest to community health challenges often have the most valuable insights! CHW Central helps amplify the voices, experiences and expertise of CHWs freely around the world. Support our summer fundraising campaign to help us continue creating that platform. Donate here: bit.ly/4oMLETR

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Finding a social need is only the first step. Who helps older adults navigate what comes next? Our next feature by Amanda Keddington explores how CHWs can help close social care gaps. Coming soon on CHW Central. Stay tuned!

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The best ideas in community health shouldn't stay locked away! CHW Central’s open access model helps connect CHWs and CHW allies with information that can strengthen community health efforts around the world. Consider donating today to help us continue growing that access. Link: bit.ly/4oMLETR

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Healthcare doesn't begin in hospitals or clinics alone. Often, it begins with a CHW sharing trusted information, checking on a neighbor or helping someone navigate care. CHW Central supports CHWs by making CHW knowledge & resources easier to freely access & share. Donate today: bit.ly/4oMLETR

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 09/06/2026

Community health workers fill the gaps in places without enough doctors and nurses. Trump’s budget cuts are costing them their jobs, putting untold clients at risk.

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The Broken Backbone of America’s Healthcare System

Community health workers fill the gaps in places without enough doctors and nurses. Trump’s budget cuts are costing them their jobs, putting untold clients at risk.

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

CHW Central’s Community Health Roundtable Discussions are a space for honest, thoughtful conversations on community health & CHWs. Led by Daniel Palazuelos, the discussions bring together different voices, experiences & perspectives from the field Explore the series: www.youtube.com/@chwcentral649

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

There is still time to participate in the CHW Central New Scholars Initiative 2026. We welcome applications from master's & doctoral students, recent advanced degree graduates & CHWs meaningfully involved in CHW-related research. Apply or share with someone who should. 🔗 forms.gle/8qFtxZsrRpQY...

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A healthier community doesn't happen by accident. In this CHW Voice, Apollo shares how supporting one family at a time has helped improve maternal health, sanitation & nutrition in his community. It is a reminder, some of most important health work happens far beyond clinic walls 🔗 bit.ly/4g0wQym

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Walking Door to Door for Health: Transforming Maternal Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition in Elburgon

Apollo Ougo is a Community Health Promoter serving in Elburgon, Nakuru County, Kenya, under the Kasarani Community Health Unit. He holds a Diploma in Social Studies, which has strengthened his unde…

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Only 6 days remain to apply for the CHW Central New Scholars Initiative 2026. We're looking for master's and doctoral students, recent advanced degree graduates, and Community Health Workers meaningfully involved in CHW-related research. Apply: forms.gle/8qFtxZsrRpQY... 🗓 Deadline: June 7, 2026

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

CHW Central is inviting new scholars to submit their interest in sharing their CHW-related research. Open to: Master's & PhD students Recent MA/PhD graduates CHWs meaningfully involved in CHW-related research We’d love to hear about your work. Submit: forms.gle/8qFtxZsrRpQY... Due: June 7, 2026

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Health transformation does not only happen in hospitals. Sometimes it begins with Community Health Workers walking door to door, supporting families and helping communities make healthier choices. Apollo Ougo’s CHW Voices story is coming soon on CHW Central. Stay tuned!

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Community Health Workers matter!! So does financing the systems that support them. Learn more through the CHW Central CHF Hub, where you can find Community Health Financing resources and information. chwcentral.org/chf-hub/

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Last Mile Health @lastmilehealth.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In rural Ethiopia, near-vision care is often out of reach & unaffordable, and losing sight can mean losing livelihoods. This reality is changing: now, CHWs receive training to treat presbyopia, and they've distributed 200,000+ pairs of near-vision glasses: bit.ly/48AJD6b

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Are you involved in Community Health Worker related research? CHW Central wants to hear from new scholars across the globe. If you are a graduate student, recent advanced degree graduate or a CHW actively involved in research, submit your interest: forms.gle/8qFtxZsrRpQY... Deadline: June 7, 2026

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Care for older adults isn’t just clinical, it’s everyday life. CHWs are helping connect the two. Explore our new feature from Hong Kong by Prof. Arkers Wong 👇 bit.ly/3OK5nGa This is part of our CHWs supporting older adults feature series!

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What Community Health Workers Make Possible in Supporting Older Adults

CHW Central Feature Series: CHWs Supporting Oder Adults Across the world, more people are living longer, and communities are finding new ways to support older adults in their daily lives. In many o…

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Who really delivers health? Often, it is Community Health Workers, standing with families and communities every day. Explore the CHW Central CHF Hub for simple, useful resources and information on Community Health Financing. chwcentral.org/chf-hub/

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CHF Hub

The Community Health Financing Hub is a product of the partnership between CHW Central and Financing Alliance for Health to highlight information, investment cases, and resources for financing comm…

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Community Health Impact Coalition @joinchic.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Progress in immunization depends on whether CHWs are part of the system. As Ngoya Vincent, CHW in DRC shares: “When treated as informal support, gaps follow—missed children, weak mobilization, limited follow-up. When integrated, trust grows and care continues.”

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

What does care look like for older adults at the community level? Faouziatou Sero, a CHW from Benin, shares her experience supporting older adults in her community through home visits, care & compassion. Read her story: bit.ly/4u7ynqj This introduces our CHW Supporting Older Adults feature series

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“Small Gestures, Big Impact”: A CHW’s Work with Older Adults in Benin

Lire cet article en français | Read this article in French Biography My name is Faouziatou Sero. I am a community health worker in Benin. I am Beninese, from the Borgou department, more precisely i…

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Coming soon on CHW Voices! Faouziatou Sero, a CHW from Benin, shares her story supporting older adults in her community through home visits, follow-up care & simple acts that make a real difference. This voice also introduces next chapter of our upcoming series on CHWs & Elderly Care. Stay tuned!

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

What does the data really say about investment in community health workers in Sub-Saharan Africa? Watch this recorded webinar on CHW financing, policy, data gaps, and what still needs to be better understood. Link: youtu.be/28dyNDBKlUQ

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Happening Tomorrow! A closer look at what we know and what we don’t yet understand about investment in Community Health Workers in sub-Saharan Africa. If this is your space, this conversation is worth joining. 🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT Register here: bit.ly/4l6xf2N

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VillageReach @villagereach.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In rural Kenya, Community Health Promoters are bridging the access gap by bringing care directly to hard-to-reach households. In 2025, our work in Kenya increased access to quality health care for 1.2 million people. Read more: bit.ly/3P2F1ig #VillageReach25

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Accelerating Impact in Kenya: Meet the Community Health Promoters Bridging the Access Gap in Rural Kenya - VillageReach

VillageReach and partners support Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Kenya to become the bridge between the sick and the care they need.

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Meet the panel! This conversation brings together voices working across policy, financing, and community health systems. What does the data really tell us about investment in CHWs and what are we still missing? 📅 March 25 🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT Register here: bit.ly/4l6xf2N

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Community Health Impact Coalition @joinchic.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

What do we actually know about how CHW programs are financed across sub-Saharan Africa? Join this webinar with Financing Alliance for Health and CHIC to explore what current data reveals about CHW investments +why stronger visibility matters for policy and financing decisions. ➡️ bit.ly/4l6xf2N

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Community Health Round Table Podcast! What’s shaping the future of community health? How are CHWs driving impact? What solutions are actually working on the ground? Join Daniel Palazuelos & top experts as they break down these on community health. 🔗Listen: youtube.com/@chwcentral649

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

CHWs are essential to primary health care across Sub-Saharan Africa. But do we really understand how much is being invested in CHW programmes? Join this webinar to explore what the data shows and where the gaps remain. 📅 March 25 🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT Register here: bit.ly/4l6xf2N

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VillageReach @villagereach.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Community health workers deliver broader coverage, stronger results, and better value than clinics. Support CHWs now! → bit.ly/4s21zhJ #proCHWs

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The deadline for the CHW Networks and Associations Spotlight Initiative has been extended to March 31, 2026. If you are part of a CHW association, network, or union, there is still time to apply and participate. Apply here: bit.ly/3NS2D8Q

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

CHWs support millions of people across sub-Saharan Africa. Yet tracking investment in CHW programs remains difficult. What does the available data actually show? Where are the gaps? Join this webinar and be part of the conversation March 25 3:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM EDT Register here bit.ly/4l6xf2N

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

How can CHW programs move from strategy to real action? Join the webinar “From Strategy to Action: Practical Tools for CHW Integration & Sustainability” on March 17, 2 p.m. ET. The session will introduce three new CHW toolkits and include a live Q&A with the authors. Register: shorturl.at/i4TAN

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What’s working in places where access is hard & trust is fragile? Community health workers! From malaria vaccines in Liberia to polio response in DRC, they're increasing coverage, reducing drop-outs & reaching zero-dose children others miss! Curious how it’s happening? Read: tinyurl.com/y5zjj9yd

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How community health workers are improving vaccine delivery in Africa

This article was originally published on Gavi VaccinesWork. Original article. VaccinesWork Grassroots health workers are uniquely positioned to boost the reach of preventive healthcare – but to do …

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Last call to apply. CHW associations and networks applications for the Spotlight Initiative close Feb 28 (11:59 PM ET). Your experience matters in building a global picture of what CHW organizing looks like today. Apply here: bit.ly/3NS2D8Q

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The 2027 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity cohort is now accepting applications If you are working in health & committed to addressing inequities and strengthening communities, this fully funded fellowship is worth your time. 🗓 Apply by 18 March 2026 Application: healthequity.atlanticfellows.org

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Atlantic Fellows | Community of Health Equity Leaders

Learn more about Atlantic Fellows, a community of global leaders that understand the foundations of health inequity. Contact us with any questions!

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

What happens to health when floods become part of everyday life? Our new CHW Voice is now live! John, a community health worker from Busia, Kenya, shares how he supports families facing environmental and health challenges. Read his story on CHW Central: bit.ly/4aNIHLY

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When the Environment Makes Us Sick: A Community Health Worker’s Story from Busia, Kenya

My name is John Wabwire Shikuku. I am a community health promoter from Busia County, Kenya, reporting at Port Victoria Sub-County Hospital. I have served my community in this role since 2006, and l…

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Are you leading a CHW organization where you live? Local, regional, and national CHW associations, networks and unions are invited to participate and share their story in the CHW Networks and Associations Spotlight. Deadline: Feb 28 (11:59 PM ET). Application link: bit.ly/3NS2D8Q

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · 15/02/2026

🔍 How do community health workers (CHW) caseloads influence children’s health, and how do different approaches—home health visits vs. CHWs stationed at clinics or other fixed sites—affect those results? Learn more in this blog by @jealleniv.bsky.social: on.cgiar.org/4r2alvD @cgiar.org

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When caseloads matter: Community health workers, home visits, and child survival in Mali

What works best when resources are stretched?

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

There are many models of CHW organizing CHW Central is spotlighting CHW associations & networks from around the world to share what exists, what’s working & how CHW organizations are navigating challenges If you are leading a CHW organization, this is for you Apply by Feb 28 Link: bit.ly/3NS2D8Q

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Floods. Unsafe water. Anxious families. This is everyday reality for many communities. This February, a new CHW Voice is coming to CHW Central. John, a community health worker from Busia, shares how he helps his community protect their health as the environment changes. A story worth waiting for!

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CHW Central @chwcentral.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Calling CHW associations, networks and unions. CHW Central is launching a global Spotlight to learn how CHWs organize, support members, and navigate challenges across different contexts. Applications open now until Feb 28 (11:59 PM ET). Apply: forms.gle/UXkMWJKWDLfq...

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