Community health workers are the first — and often only — line of defense for vaccine delivery. Too many still work without pay or protection. 👉 Let’s invest in #proCHWs, strengthen health systems, and protect all people. @joinchic.bsky.social

Attending #CHWSymposium2025? Join us Nov 13 at 10 am EST for "Session A.07 - Digital Training and Innovation". Metti Edessa, from our Ethiopia team, will share insights on our work training CHWs to take on #NCDs in remote areas. More about this work ➡️ bit.ly/41UP2ll

Community and frontline health workers are critical in getting vaccines to those who need them most, especially in rural and remote communities. From @gavi.org, six reasons why #proCHWs are the unsung heroes of global immunization: bit.ly/3Xdgvf0

Attending #CHWSymposium2025? Join us on November 13 at 8 am GMT to: 💉Learn how #proCHWs are delivering progress on immunization for communities that need it most. 🌍 Gain insights into the experiences of Liberia, Guinea, and Uganda. More: chwsymposium.org/registration/

Growing up in rural Malawi, Ireen Laimosi saw neighbors suffer preventable illness from unclean water, and it drove her to become a #proCHW. “I work in a community like the one I grew up in,” she says. “I show them they have the power to save themselves.” bit.ly/4cEtU6w

Out now: our quarterly newsletter, with: 🩺A new policy brief on NCDs & how #proCHWs can address them 🤱🏿Mother-to-mother support groups in Liberia share healthy practices 🗒️Research from Sierra Leone's CHW program equips the gov't to drive improvements ...& more: bit.ly/4nwRINM

"Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in saving mothers' lives, cutting maternal deaths by 73% over the past 2 decades. The work of community health workers has been vital to making this happen." More from The Global Fund on the impact of Ethiopia's #proCHWs: bit.ly/3I5cnKl

We're still feeling the momentum from #ICPHC2025! We were honored to join Ethiopia's Ministry of Health and partners for a powerful week of learning, sharing, and uniting toward a future where primary care is within reach for all. More on our sessions: bit.ly/4oBMrFH

At #CPHIA2025 this week, across many dynamic conversations, one theme stands out: Digital innovations play a growing role in improving health outcomes across Africa. We’re energized by the momentum to invest in approaches that work, strengthening systems to drive #HealthForAll.

Meet Vera Sumo, this month's spotlight employee! "I am inspired to work for Last Mile Health because of its commitment to reaching underserved communities," says Vera, who works as a cleaner in our Monrovia, Liberia office. "Knowing my work contributes to saving lives motivates me every day."

On our blended learning & AI call center: "In today’s funding landscape, investing in interventions that improve care while reducing costs is exactly what gov'ts should prioritize," says Aklog Getnet of Ethiopia's Ministry of Health. More from #ICPHC2025: bit.ly/4hcc8tY

"Health sovereignty is the destination. It’s by supporting countries with financing, technical assistance & political will to increase domestic financing that we get there," said Africa Frontline First Co-Executive Director Nan Chen at AFF's #UNGA80 roundtable. Our UNGA key takeaways: bit.ly/4onLaBR

In Rwanda, swift & strategic response to Marburg virus kept death rates lower than ever previously recorded. Last Mile Health Advisory Council member Dr. Tsion Firew reflects on lessons from a successful response & the toll fellow health workers faced: bit.ly/4n3QpG3

On World Sight Day, we celebrate the work of Ethiopia's #proCHWs in restoring vision in rural & remote communities. Equipped with new training from Last Mile Health & the Ministry of Health in NCDs, CHWs have distributed 26,554 glasses in partnership with Livelihood Impact Fund.

Tomorrow, Oct. 9, join us for our #ICPHC2025 concurrent session, "Empowering Ethiopia’s Frontline: How Blended Learning & AI Are Shaping the Future of the Health Extension Program." Hear from leaders on lessons learned from this partnership & plans to achieve even greater impact.

Liberia's Ministry of Health has achieved a major milestone: last week the malaria vaccine launched in 9 counties, reaching national scale. We celebrate the Ministry's strides in fighting malaria & remain dedicated to working together to bring care within reach for all Liberians.

Attending #ICPHC2025? Come hear from Last Mile Health experts in 7️⃣ sessions, featuring insights into our work in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. You can learn more about each of these sessions in the conference agenda: bit.ly/3KCBJQy

Today, Liberia's Ministry of Health launches malaria vaccination in 9 remaining counties. It has been included in routine childhood immunizations in 6 counties since 2024, with #proCHWs playing a key role in raising awareness & ensuring families can access the lifesaving vaccine.

Last Mile Health looks forward to next week's #ICPHC2025! We're energized to share insights & learn from health leaders, community health workers, & peer organizations as we work together to build resilient, sustainable health systems amidst evolving donor landscapes.

At last week's #UNGA80, we were energized by the resolve of partners across all sectors to continue the #proCHW push amid a shifting funding landscape. Onward.

Ahead of today's #HLM4, we call for funding, scaling, & strengthening community health programs to prevent & control #NCDs. Curious how #proCHWs can deliver NCD screening & care? Learn about Ethiopia's pioneering approach ➡️ bit.ly/4mzwTB2 #UNGA80 #ActOnNCDs

We're proud to be a part of @clintonglobal.bsky.social — accelerating solutions on health for all. Last Mile Health CEO Lisha McCormick joins #CGI2025 as an advisor to today's Health Equity Working group. Tune into CGI 2025 virtually to watch main stage sessions and more.

We're proud to be a part of @clintonglobal.bsky.social — accelerating solutions on health for all. Last Mile Health CEO Lisha McCormick joins #CGI2025 as an advisor to today's Health Equity Working group. Tune into CGI 2025 virtually to watch main stage sessions and more.

Headed to #UNGA80? Don't miss your chance to hear from Abraham Zerihun Megentta, Last Mile Health's Ethiopia Country Director, about our pioneering work with the Ethiopia Ministry of Health.

Last Mile Health leadership is headed to next week's #UNGA80 to champion the essential contributions of community health workers to universal health coverage. We hope to see you there, or on social media for real-time #UNGA80 updates.

How are global actors showing up for CHWs? What does sustainable financing leadership look like? What's needed for resilient, government-owned CHW systems? Find out in a webinar Thursday, 9/18, with experts including Elizabeth Musa of Sierra Leone's CHW program: bit.ly/4nwrtYo

#proCHWs bring care to their neighbors' doorsteps. But evidence on horizontal CHW program cost & cost-effectiveness is fragmented. With our @joinchic.bsky.social partners, we set out to change this, finding promise for cost-effectiveness compared to alternatives: bit.ly/467IS2i

Digital tools & systems equip #proCHWs to provide quality care for patients. From better training to stronger record-keeping and informed decision-making at the point of care, here are 3 digital innovations making a difference for CHWs: bit.ly/3YyFNon

"What makes Last Mile Health’s approach revolutionary isn’t just the deployment of community health workers—it’s their insistence that these workers be treated as healthcare professionals," writes the Angels in Medicine blog. Read their full highlight on our work: bit.ly/46cegOl

CHWs are essential for UHC, yet #proCHW funding is nearly invisible. Making investments visible helps: -Align donors & govts -Fill gaps & avoid duplication -Strengthen health systems bit.ly/4n3MBVo

Our new AI-powered call center supports Ethiopia's #proCHWs at the point of care: "It gives them instant access to standardized, expert-reviewed advice—helping them deliver better care," writes Last Mile Health's Ethiopia Country Director Abraham Zerihun: bit.ly/4km8g9X

Musu Johnson became a #proCHW after seeing friends die in childbirth. Equipped with training from LMH & Liberia's Ministry of Health, she leads a peer support group on healthy practices. "We can learn to prevent death in pregnancy & birth," she says. "Our health depends on us."

Without gender equity, there can be no health equity. Last Mile Health & @integratehealth.bsky.social have developed a Framework for Action w/16 recommendations to equip gov'ts to drive gender equity in #proCHW programs, ensuring women CHWs have the support they need: bit.ly/womenCHWs

For patients, good data can mean the difference between life & death. On @joinchic.bsky.social 's podcast, LMH's Mallika Raghavan joins Khushi Baby & #proCHWs to discuss how gov'ts & partners can leverage data to improve primary health service quality & speed: bit.ly/4eX4Nxl

#NCDs are a growing threat, and with the right training, #proCHWs can contribute to the fight against them. In Ethiopia, our new training module equips CHWs to diagnose, refer & manage key NCDs. Now, we're working alongside the Ministry of Health to scale it nationally. More: bit.ly/3FeyXyG

Amidst foreign aid disruptions, writes Last Mile Health CEO Lisha McCormick, "Our work to ensure integrated & inclusive healthcare, owned by governments & led by communities, is more relevant than ever." More on what this work looks like & how donors can drive impact ➡️ bit.ly/4odkqF2

Community health workers are essential to achieving #HealthForAll. But understanding of the global financing landscape for their work is limited. A new study with Last Mile Health & @joinchic.bsky.social analyzes data availability on major development organizations' funding for CHWs: bit.ly/40vY0Vv

In our 6-month report: why gov't-owned #proCHW programs are the way forward amidst foreign aid cuts & what this work looks like in action: 💵Mapping new & domestic financing in Liberia 🩺Scaling a new NCD training for Ethiopia's CHWs 👩🏿‍⚕️Shifting HIV services in Malawi to CHWs bit.ly/4lNoURb

With Liberia's Ministry of Health, we've conducted nationwide CHW training on the malaria vaccine, a milestone in the fight against the leading cause of death for kids <5. "I encouraged my people to carry their children for vaccination, & everyone went," says CHW Janjay Teedoe: bit.ly/4lI0rNp

9 years ago on Liberian Independence Day, the Government of Liberia launched the country's first-ever #proCHW program. We're proud to work side by side with the Ministry of Health to bring #HealthForAll within reach by investing in CHWs and the systems that enable their success.

Last week LMH CEO Lisha McCormick & Sierra Leone Country Director Carlos Velazquez met with Minister of Health Austin Demby. We're energized to continue working together to strengthen the community health program & equip #proCHWs to deliver quality care to all Sierra Leoneans.

On @chwcentral.bsky.social, a new feature highlights our geospatial mapping work to equip Ministries of Health in Sierra Leone & Liberia to understand community health program coverage, identify gaps, & prioritize needs to bring primary care within reach for all: bit.ly/3GYQv2u

Good data can be the difference between life and death. Between misinformed decisions & inefficient resource allocation, and improved service quality & response speed for patients & communities. But how do we guarantee quality data? Find out @joinchic.bsky.social's CHWs Data Podcast: bit.ly/4eX4Nxl

#ProCHWs are essential in fighting non-communicable diseases. Alongside the Ministry of Health, we've launched Ethiopia's first NCD training for CHWs using the blended learning approach. “We can bring about change,” says CHW Zinash Bogale. “If we have the training & equipment, we can do it!”

“Geomapping transforms how we see & support our CHWs,” says Richard Jinah Musa of Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health. “It gives the national program clarity & insight to make informed, equitable decisions, ensuring no community is left behind.” More: bit.ly/3SZ51dc

In Grand Bassa County, Liberia, community health supervisor Martina Kanneh breaks the barrier of distance, supporting #proCHWs delivering care in communities far from health centers. As a woman driving a motorbike, she breaks gender barriers, too: bit.ly/3FLRnaj

"We’re piloting an AI-powered call center designed specifically for CHWs. It gives them instant access to standardized, expert-reviewed advice—helping them deliver better care in real time," writes LMH Ethiopia Country Director Abraham Zerihun. Read more: bit.ly/4km8g9X

Since the closing of USAID, "Children are dying [...] while medicines sit uselessly in warehouses," writes Nick Kristof in @nytimes.com. The impact of aid cuts in remote Liberia & Sierra Leone, & the dedication of #proCHWs fighting to save lives: bit.ly/4kLzx6s

Fear kept Grace Tomasi from visiting the health facility. But #proCHW Esther Nasava, trained by Last Mile Health, helped Grace learn how healthcare would support her, & Grace delivered a healthy baby at the facility. "I was well-taken care of & it made me feel safe,” says Grace.

In Sierra Leone & Liberia, we're conducting geospatial mapping to collect vital community data. “The government can't provide health coverage for communities they don't know exist," says LMH Liberia's Brittney Varpilah. "We’re putting communities on the map in a literal sense.” bit.ly/3SZ51dc