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Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline healthcare providers who are typically members of the communities they serve. They play a crucial role in providing basic healthcare services and health education to underserved populations, especially in rural and remote areas in Tanzania where access to healthcare facilities may be limited.
Also, our CHWs serve as vital links between communities and formal healthcare systems, helping to bridge gaps in healthcare access and improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
Health Education: CHWs educate community members about preventive health measures, such as proper hygiene practices, nutrition, family planning, and immunizations.
Disease Prevention and Screening: They conduct screenings for various health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and infectious diseases, and promote preventive measures to reduce the risk of illness.
Maternal and Child Health: CHWs provide support and education to pregnant women and mothers, including prenatal care, safe delivery practices, breastfeeding support, and infant care.
Referrals: They refer community members to appropriate healthcare facilities or providers for further diagnosis and treatment, especially for conditions that require advanced medical care.
Health Monitoring: CHWs monitor the health status of community members, track disease outbreaks, and report health data to higher-level health authorities for surveillance and response purposes.
Advocacy and Support: They advocate for the healthcare needs of their communities, address social determinants of health, and provide emotional support to individuals and families facing health challenges.
The TibaSalama Digital Health App (TS-DHA) identifies CHWs through a specific process and provides regular training to ensure they can continue delivering efficient and high-quality services to the community, aiming for positive outcomes consistently, especially in the collection of vital information about pregnant women and children.