“We don’t want our community to be left behind.”
Watch Maureen Wauda 's story for a powerful example of why #CHWs are the backbone of health systems across the world.
And why they deserve support. bit.ly/3Ud3DUD Medic

This week, we're excited to be at #TED2024 ! TED is celebrating the 2018 Audacious Project grantees, including Last Mile Health, for their collective impact during the five-year project and for their plans to sustain and grow this catalytic work into the future.

Our team had an energizing, collaborative week with our partners at #SkollWF . We were honored to speak on several panels, and share our thanks to The Bridgespan Group, LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation, Educate Girls, and Skoll Foundation for convening these thought-provoking conversations!

📢TODAY:📢 Last Mile Health co-founder Raj Panjabi, MD joins leaders and changemakers at the closing plenary of #SkollWF , exploring opportunities to drive enduring change. Tune in online: bit.ly/3PQ871I

Last Mile Health co-founder Raj Panjabi, MD and Global Fund CEO Peter Sands bring global health center stage at #SkollWF .

Their shared initiative to drive impact at scale? Africa Frontline First. Learn more: africafrontlinefirst.org

LMH CEO Lisha McCormick on Balancing Life's Issues podcast: '2 billion people lack access to care due to geographic distance. How do we ensure health systems are inclusive of integrated services for those that would otherwise be out of reach of care?' bit.ly/3UdiEqr

The Last Mile Health team is thrilled to be back at #SkollWF again this year! We'll be advocating for paid, professionalized community health workers, amplifying lessons learned, and sharing time with our partners fighting for #HealthForAll . Find us at these events:

We agree with Rachel Deussom, MSc of Chemonics, a strong advocate & leader on our Steering Committee.

Many health workers are still not #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers .

📢 'The health sector should lead the way and invest in models of decent work, fair pay, and occupational safety.'

'In my community, we are already being affected by climate change,' says #proCHW John Wabwire. 'Primary health is connected with climate. We must invest in CHWs, so we will be ready.' A powerful call to action for #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers this #WHWWeek : bit.ly/4cW0KA2

Thank you WHO African Region for participating in #WHWWeek and encouraging investment in #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers in Africa.

'Everyone deserves quality healthcare,' says Laurent Chinthonga. 'As a community health worker, I counsel people. It is my purpose.' Training & digital tools help ensure Laurent & other #proCHWs in Malawi are #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers : bit.ly/4cEtU6w #WHWWeek

I'm thrilled about this edition of the Nurses & Midwives (NM) newsletter from the NM Leaders Think tank! We're highlighting more NM professionals with PhDs, and wrapping up our inspiring inclusion stories with insights from two leaders. Clarke International University Dr. Museene (PhD) issuu.com/nmltt/docs/iss…

Excited to share with you issue 5 vol. 5 of the nurses and midwives newsletter highlighting women and #IWD2024 , the role of PhD prepared nurses in the profession and health sector. Find more amazing stories here issuu.com/nmltt/docs/iss…

🚨 Attention!
Registration for #WLHGC2024 is now officially CLOSED!

Thank you to everyone who registered. We're thrilled to have such a diverse and engaged group joining us for this transformative event. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for insightful discussions, impactful

Join the Twitter space hosted by Mugenyi Henry today at 5:00pm where Dr. Rita Atugonza, Deputy Program Manager will provide an overview and response to all issues concerning the Yellow Fever Vaccination campaign.

Link: twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkJz…

#YellowFeverFreeUG

⏰ World Health Worker Week is in 1 week!

✅ Our #WHWWeek Toolkit has everything you need to take part: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

📢Make sure to join us Apr 1 - 7 to celebrate heath professionals around 🌏 & call on policymakers to ensure they’re all #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers .

🌍Join us for the virtual launch of #PEPFAR 's Nursing Leadership Initiative!

Learn how PEPFAR will support #nurses to continue driving progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS while addressing emerging health threats🩺 #WHWWeek

🗓️Monday March 25
🕘9:15 AM ET

Register⬇️

We are thrilled to announce our 3rd Impactful Leadership Conversation with Dr Dr Kasenene : How do we optimize self-management, self-care and nutrition for general well-being? This is a conversation worth having! Join us Thursday March 28th at 9:30am Clarke International University main lecture hall.

Join us tomorrow 👇🏿

Zambia continues to battle its worst cholera outbreak in decades.

Vanessa Kerry, MD MSc and Bassim Birkland of Seed Global Health explain how climate change contributes to disease outbreaks. They say mitigation and adaptation are necessary to protect health. on.cfr.org/3PAwsZF