Community Health Workers Stories

Behind the white coats: Kenyan healthcare workers battle burnout, grief and neglect
Charity Kilei  |  May 25, 2025

Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...

Over 900 healthcare workers killed across 36 countries in 2024 - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

More than 3,600 attacks were recorded against health workers and medical facilities in conflict zones, marking the highest number ever reported by the...

Ministry of Health, Council of Governors to fast-track delivery of digital health devices
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...

Sh374.9 billion HIV funding crisis puts over 1.37 million Kenyans at risk, lobby warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...

Community health workers set to join government payroll under new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

With the National Assembly's approval, the Bill now proceeds to the Senate for further consideration.

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