Building a Stronger Healthcare Continuum
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WiRED International and Tom Mboya University present a comprehensive vision of the healthcare continuum in which Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as essential links between underserved communities and the formal medical system. The article outlines a progressive CHW educational pathway including Basic Training, Advanced Training and Special Topics, supported by WiRED’s ongoing Continuing Medical Education program, all designed to strengthen clinical skills, health literacy, prevention capacity and leadership. By elevating CHW competence and integrating them more fully into coordinated healthcare teams, the partnership aims to close gaps in access, reduce burdens on clinics and hospitals, and build a sustainable, community centered workforce that improves health outcomes across low resource settings.
