In the heart of Kenya, the Universal Health strategy beats with the tireless efforts of Community Health Promoters (CHPs). Partnering with Tharaka Nithi Health Services, HopeCore takes the lead in training, monitoring, and supervising these unsung heroes who bring essential health services to remote communities. Equipped with smartphones for data collection and training, our CHPs are the lifeline connecting communities to vital health resources.
Health disparities persist in Kenya due to limited resources. The community health strategy empowers households to take charge of their health, crucial in areas distant from formal healthcare. HopeCore addresses this challenge, battling prevalent diseases such as malaria, TB, and cholera, while also promoting healthy nutrition and growth.
HopeCore's Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are the backbone of health empowerment in Tharaka Nithi, Kenya. Versed in community culture, local residents deliver crucial health services, including education, referral services, health promotion, community mobilization, and monitoring and evaluation. These CHPs are the vital link between formal healthcare and the communities they tirelessly support.
Empowered CHPs play a pivotal role in supporting maternal, newborn, and child health. They champion immunizations, encourage health-seeking behavior, promote clean water and hand hygiene, and support improved sanitation, alleviating the community's burden of disease. Recognized by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, CHPs contribute significantly to achieving universal health coverage. HopeCore's initiative in Tharaka Nithi impacts approximately 400,000 lives.
