The Ministry of Health has launched a training program for Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in eight districts—Bukedea, Bunyangabu, Kakumiro, Kalungu, Kassanda, Kisoro, Mbale, and Mitooma—as part of efforts to strengthen community health services at the parish level.
The training is designed to equip CHEWs with the necessary skills to deliver quality health services, improve early detection of illnesses, and promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles in their communities.
Following the training, each CHEW will receive essential tools to enhance service delivery.
These include a bicycle to facilitate mobility, a smartphone or tablet for collecting and sharing community health data, a blood pressure machine, a glucometer, and a MUAC tape for nutrition assessments.
Additionally, they will be provided with a pair of gumboots and a jacket for identification while on duty.
According to the Ministry of Health, the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening health services at the community level and enhancing the use of data for timely health interventions.
The training and equipping of CHEWs are expected to significantly improve access to basic health services, support preventive care, and ensure better health outcomes across the targeted districts.
