Milka Mbugua

[WGH Kenya 🇰🇪 @WghKenya]

#WGHKenyaUpdates

Today, our chapter will be hosting their first community outreach focusing on #SRHR #MenstrualHygiene thanks to the support of our partners @UNFPAKen @KenyaRedCross @KajiadoGov & PEFA Centre

Follow this thread for more updates of the day!

[HURIRO UWACU Theophila @thekia89]

@prossie_muyingo sharing her work experience as #CHW. She is a doctor in her community, she supports her community. @join_chic @CarolFaithW @Amref_Worldwide #AHAIC2023

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

We asked our 🌍 international @Viber community of 1500 community health workers (#CHWs) what they would tell and ask of their government. And @NatonaGhetto answered 🔊 Michael, a CHW from Kenya 🇰🇪 serves and supervises over 100 homes a month. Check out what he has to say 📽⬇️

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

.@MbuguaMilka a CHW from @MOHKENYA 🇰🇪faced:
❌Lack of confidence, which must be built (with other skills)
❌Not being recognised as worthy of participation
❌Lack of devices & insufficient data funds
❌Lacking travel documents
❌No funds set aside for #CHWs for transport costs

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Milkah Wanjiku a #CHW from Kenya 🇰🇪@MOHKENYA, said:
•There is a lack of transportation to healthcare facilities, which are often far away
•Treatment/facilities are expensive and many cannot afford
•Lack of recognition of the Community Health Workers and the work we do

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

Book a speaker for your event at https://t.co/CJXjr9ux9p
📢Take the course: https://t.co/eSLaxXrBCV
👂Listen to @FavouredCarls and other CHWs: https://t.co/SaOlRWLrFS
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[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

@isabellamusama1, CHW from Sirakaru unit 🇰🇪 says CHWs need implementation of policies that🗣️:
✅Ensure consistency of salary & incentives
✅Provide access to services like ambulances & supply of first-aid kits for effective healthcare
✅Recognize CHWs as a healthcare cadre
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[Carolyne Faith @CarolFaithW]

It was indeed a great time for team work and reviewing 2022 priorities to make professional CHWs.

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

@prossie_muyingo, @MinofHealthUG @Living_Goods VHT, says #CHWs can help make #HealthcareForAll a reality by:
✅Sensitizing the community on healthcare
✅Daily home visits
✅Translating national health protocols into their community’s local language for better understanding
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[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

@prossie_muyingo mentioned the following as obstacles to achieving #HealthcareForAll:
*⃣Non-recognition in the national health system
*⃣Insufficient equipment
*⃣Hostility from community due to unmet healthcare needs
*⃣Beliefs, myths & misconceptions
*⃣Lack of CHWs' database
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[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

@prossie_muyingo proposes the below measures to overcome these obstacles🗣️:
1⃣Government needs to create awareness of #CHWs & engage with community programs.
2⃣It's time to #CountCHWs and ensure they receive a salary accompanied by benefits, supervision & recognition.
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[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

@sheeryleli of the @cn_chw in Kenya🇰🇪, shared that CHWs as front-line healthcare providers have the following responsibilities:
✅Ensure community access to essential health care services
✅Educate, advise, counsel & create awareness of health issues in the community
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[pennina Nthiwa @NthiwaPennina]

@chw_impact Today in Kenya #globaly we celebrate all CHW's they are the foundation of our health system.

[Women In Global Health @womeninGH]

“The default health worker is a woman so it is right that we take time to recognize and applaud the work of women. It is my intention that we will care for you as you have cared for us.”

@DrTedros, @WHO at the #HeroinesofHealth award gala

[Women In Global Health @womeninGH]

SURVIVOR TURNED #CHW LEADER 💪

@OsieloOdera is a #CHW reaching underprivileged slum communities in Kenya, spearheading efforts for better working conditions and improved pay for women

2022 awardee nominated by @chw_impact

#HeroinesofHealth👉https://t.co/FsyRnszmwd

[Women In Global Health @womeninGH]

AT THE SERVICE OF MIGRANT WOMEN 💬

Marie-Andy Sanozier is a migrant Haitian woman living in 🇨🇱 serving migrant populations to access health & build networks for support among ♀️ cut off by language barrier

2022 #HeroinesofHealth by @wghchile

👉 https://t.co/um7CeGHCwX

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

HOT OFF THE PRESS 📰🔥
The @womeningh 2022 #HeroinesofHealth have been announced!
1️⃣ 7️⃣ awards will be presented to Heroines of Health on the sidelines of the @WorldHealthSmt in Berlin 🇩🇪 by @womeningh.
Meet the heroines ➡️ https://t.co/kaX50ECFGF

[Carolyne Faith @CarolFaithW]

Celebrating our heroine @OsieloOdera Celebrating the work done by #CHWs

[Community Health Impact Coalition @join_chic]

SURVIVOR TURNED #CHW LEADER 💪
@OsieloOdera is a #CHW reaching underprivileged slum communities in Kenya, spearheading efforts for better working conditions and improved pay for women.
2022 awardee nominated by @chw_impact
#HeroinesofHealth👉https://t.co/MmaIrZXNIg

[Milka Mbugua @MbuguaMilka]

>I have build confidence to share, inform others in local, regional and global community.
>Being an advocate to motivate other people.
>Good health practices is our main objectives.