Last Mile Health

Thanks to Exemplars in Global Health for highlighting our research with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health to examine the recruitment, training, and implementation of the country’s first fully integrated community health worker program. Read our latest blog to learn more ➡ https://bit.ly/4fslmky #DevexWorld

On International Day of Care and Support, we recognize the #proCHWs who ensure people in the world's most remote communities can access the essential healthcare they need. "I use this learning to save my other children and my community as a whole," says Amadu Kamara of Sierra Leone, who became a community health worker after three of his children died from preventable, curable diseases. "Community health workers are the backbone of primary health care delivery, particularly in hard-to-reach areas." Read Amadu's story: https://bit.ly/4gxUrV0

This week, we were honored to host our partner LGT Venture Philanthropy to capture footage for an upcoming video about our work in Liberia. Community health worker Victoria Karpay welcomed us to her community of Taye Town in Grand Bassa County, where she was joined by her supervisor Martina Kanneh. Together, they have ensured there are no maternal or child deaths in this community over the past three years -- a testament to the power of investment in a strong community health workforce that can reach everyone, everywhere.

📣 New role on my team at Last Mile Health! Bring your: 💜 mission-driven commitment to health, social justice and gender equity  🗣 strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills 🏥 familiarity with community health systems (e.g. CHW training and supervision, supply chain, human resources for health, quality improvement, governance, etc.) To the job of: 🗒 Working with leadership and program teams to develop project approaches and compelling narratives for technical funding proposals. 🖊 Developing clear, compelling grant reports that highlight the outcomes, impact, and progress of funded programs. More details here: https://lnkd.in/e6DFsDe3

When Marta Alemu developed vision problems, she could no longer read easily and risked losing her small business in Sidama, Ethiopia. But after learning about a vision screening at the local health post, she was treated by a community health worker trained through Last Mile Health's new non-communicable disease training module, and fitted with glasses from RestoringVision. "There were no more blurry letters—everything was clear. Reading became very easy for me," she recalls. "Now I have confidence in myself again."

At #UNGA79, Last Mile Health and #proCHWs: 👩🏿⚕️Advocated for gender equity in the community health workforce 🌍Made the case for community-led response to climate-driven health crises 💡Amplified nationally-led community health plans with Africa Frontline First ...and more! Read our recap here: https://bit.ly/3YptqMC

Last Mile Health leaders Mallika Raghavan, MPH & Delia Burnett were honored to join Community Health Impact Coalition colleagues last night at the 2024 #RouxPrize celebration. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Dr. Madeleine Ballard and CHIC! #proCHWs

Meet Joy Kamwendo, a MERL specialist on Last Mile Health's Malawi team! She's passionate about using data to strengthen health systems and improve patient care. "For me, data does not just represent numbers, but it is a resource that has the power to spearhead and inform so much change and impact as health managers use data for decision-making," says Joy.

On International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the women health workers who break gender barriers and serve as role models for girls--like Martina, a community health supervisor in Grand Bassa County, Liberia. To travel between communities and health posts, Martina earned her motorcycle license, something few women in the country get the chance to do. The girls in the communities she serves say, "Aunty Martina can ride, so I can ride too." #DayOfTheGirl

Dr. Issa Ouédraogo, Secretary General of Burkina Faso's Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, on generating community health solutions with Living Goods and Africa Frontline First: “This project will strengthen our capacity to respond to local health challenges. We will mobilize all the necessary resources to ensure its success.” On Living Goods's blog, read more on strengthening policy to improve care in remote communities: https://bit.ly/3Xzqcoa