By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, visited Kisumu, Kakamega, and Nandi counties to assess the progress of the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) program.
This visit is part of a broader initiative to enhance community health services across Kenya.
The ministry’s primary objective is to enhance healthcare delivery through the sensitization of 4,000 health assistants and the training of 12,090 CHPs across all 47 counties.
This extensive training initiative aims to provide local health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively tackle a wide range of health issues within their communities effectively.
“We are committed to empowering our Community Health Promoters with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure they can provide high-quality healthcare at the grassroots level,” stated Mary Muthoni.
“Our goal is to create a robust network of well-trained health workers who can meet the healthcare needs of every community,” she added.
Through this initiative, the ministry aims to empower CHPs to provide better healthcare access and improve overall health outcomes at the grassroots level.
“By building this network, we are ensuring that quality healthcare services reach every corner of the country,” she emphasized.
According to the Ministry of Health this program is a testament of their dedication to improve the health and well-being of the people of Kenya.
The visit highlighted the substantial progress achieved in the Community Health Promoters program and emphasized the ministry’s continuous initiatives to enhance community health services across the country.
Community Health Promoters play an essential role in the health system. They operate under the framework of the Community Health Strategy, which is a key component of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and aims to enhance access to healthcare at the community level.
By integrating CHPs into the broader healthcare system, Kenya aims to achieve universal health coverage and improve health outcomes, especially in underserved and remote areas.