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Community Health Officers (CHOs) supervise the CHAs inorder to ensure they fulfil their performance goals and provide high-quality healthcare services. It was clear from a recent meeting in Korogocho (which is an urban informal settlement) with both CHOs and CHPs that CHOs frequently endure higher stress levels than CHPs.The CHOs expressed that their stress stems […]
Mercy* is a Community Health Promoter (CHP) in Viwandani, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The name Viwandani, which means “Industries” in Kiswahili, reflects the settlement’s proximity to numerous factories. It is a place known for its bustling workforce, narrow pathways, and a maze of loosely hanging electrical wires—some dangerously exposed. Navigating these precarious conditions […]
Working in community health is not for the faint-hearted. As one community health worker put it, “You need a heart to continue.” This simple but powerful sentiment speaks volumes about the challenges faced by community health promoters—especially when it comes to their mental well-being. Through the SHINE study, taking place in Nairobi County’s Korogocho area […]
In the densely populated urban slums of Korogocho, Nairobi, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the local communities. One such remarkable individual is Wasiaya (aka Wasee), a CHP whose life story illustrates not only personal transformation but also the critical importance of mental health support, […]
Imagine giving someone a camera and asking them to tell their story through images. The narrative shifts from words alone to something more powerful—visual, tangible, and deeply personal. This is the essence of Photovoice, a participatory research method that merges photography with storytelling, empowering individuals to share their lived experiences. Developed by Wang and Burris […]