Community Health Volunteers Receive Two-Month Stipend For January And February, Offering Much-Needed Reprieve
The Mt Kenya Times 
Kisii governor Simba Arati addressing the community Health Volunteers at Gusii Stadium. Photo /Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
Worth Noting:
- The governor said community health volunteers have made significant contributions in accessing interior parts of the region to serve as the first line of defense in detecting and addressing health care issues.
- He cited that they have passionately dedicated their time in educating residents on the essential health practices such as proper hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and family planning.
- “Our CHVs have also gone out to raise awareness and promote healthy behaviors, they can help prevent the spread of diseases and reduce mortality rates,” said Arati.
- He further noted that CHVs have been trained to identify early signs and symptoms of common diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and maternal complications.
Speaking at Gusii stadium, during the engagement with Kisii County governor Simba Arati said that his administration will ensure that Community Health Volunteers (CHV) will receive their stipend every month to sustain themselves.
Arati applauded them for an integral part they play in promoting uptake of healthcare services at community levels.
This includes maternal and child health, nutrition, family planning, and disease prevention and management.
They have also been instrumental in increasing health literacy and promoting healthy behaviors in their communities.
Arati said that his administration recognises the critical role that CHWs play in delivering primary health care and achieving universal health coverage.
It underscores the need for a just transition, undertaken with a gender equity and social inclusion lens, to protect quality jobs for women and other marginalized groups
The governor said community health volunteers have made significant contributions in accessing interior parts of the region to serve as the first line of defense in detecting and addressing health care issues.
He cited that they have passionately dedicated their time in educating residents on the essential health practices such as proper hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and family planning.
“Our CHVs have also gone out to raise awareness and promote healthy behaviors, they can help prevent the spread of diseases and reduce mortality rates,” said Arati.
He further noted that CHVs have been trained to identify early signs and symptoms of common diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and maternal complications.
By conducting regular health screenings and assessments, they can identify individuals at risk and refer them to appropriate healthcare facilities for timely treatment.
His sentiments was echoed by Kisii Deputy governor Robert Monda , cited that most of the Community Health Volunteers who are Women are educating young women about prenatal care, safe delivery practices, and postnatal care for both mothers and newborns. They have also promoted immunizations, growth monitoring, and nutrition programs to ensure the well-being of children.
“We have seen our CHVs mobilizing community members to actively participate in healthcare initiatives, organizing health campaigns, community meetings, and workshops to promote health-seeking behavior, encourage health facility utilization, and address any prevailing health concerns,” he said.
The CHVs are working closely with healthcare professionals and local authorities to implement disease prevention and control strategies such as distributing mosquito nets to prevent malaria, promote vaccination programs, conduct awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS prevention, and advocate for safe water and sanitation practices.
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