A Fairer, Healthier World
Murielle Ngando
Kamina Mwewa
Tomorrow, April 7th is World Health Day, a special day recognized by the United Nations which highlights health issues like maternal care, child care, and mental health. This year, World Health Day is focused specifically on building a fairer, healthier world for all people. We feel strongly about uplifting this mission!
Our Wasaidizi (community health worker) colleagues in Democratic Republic of the Congo are outstanding examples of creating more equal access to health care! Not only do the Wasaidizi serve rural communities as basic care providers and traditional birth attendants (TBAs), several have been formally trained to administer immunizations. In fact, two more Wazaidizi volunteers from the rural Kasenga area of DRC are starting vaccination training this year! This training thanks to a community health worker development scholarship awarded by HealthEd Connect.
Certified vaccinators can be hard to come by in rural areas, making this training all the more important to vaccinate their communities against preventable diseases. Having trusted and trained vaccinators in the community makes it easier to distribute and administer immunizations against illnesses from Hepatitis A to COVID-19, creating more equitable access to preventative care, and healthier communities!
Our ability to provide these opportunities comes from donors like you! Thank you for uplifting health, education, and access to care as we work towards a fairer, healthier world for all!