community health workers

WE HAVE 14 CHWS REACHING 728 HOUSEHOLDS, WITH AN APPROXIMATE RATIO OF 1 CHW TO 260 PEOPLE

Bridging the health gap between the school and the child’s home begins with strengthening the local health system by empowering and resourcing trustworthy individuals who are native to the area, have a passion for health among their neighbors, and know the community best. 

In consultation with the Kalungu West Health District office, RTRA has recruited 14 Community Health Workers to be trained, resourced, and stationed in the community to serve as primary health care providers at the community grass roots level.

Community Health Workers serve as the primary point of contact for community members dealing with health concerns. They provide basic medical care to their own community through preventative, promotional, and rehabilitative measures. In addition, they are able to refer community members to the appropriate Health Center in cases where they need further treatment or specialized care.

They are trained in the treatment of medical emergencies, early warning signs of disease and infection, control of infectious diseases, preventative measures, record keeping, home visits, and data intake.

We believe that the community health worker model will help students and families maintain healthy lifestyles at  home, ensuring their ability to succeed at school. In addition, we hope that this model improves health standards throughout the whole community, making a difference one village at a time.