At Medic, continuous discovery is not just another research methodology; it is a core part of our commitment to improving care delivery through the Community Health Toolkit (CHT). Recognizing the dynamic nature of our use case and the development of healthcare systems, we’ve embraced a mindset that values ongoing improvement […]
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Climate change has been declared the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are exacerbating heat-related illnesses, changing precipitation patterns contribute to water scarcity (leading to inadequate access to clean drinking water and sanitation challenges), excess rain and flooding increase transmission of waterborne
In celebration of Kenya’s upcoming national launch of the CHT-based electronic community health information system (eCHIS), we’re reflecting on the breadth of Medic’s more than decade-long commitment of collaboration and impact in-country. In part one, we highlighted Medic’s journey supporting community health in Kenya. In part two, we highlighted our
At Medic, we collaborate with public and private implementing technical partners, local governments and communities, and Ministries of Health to work toward nationally adopted electronic Community Health Information Systems (eCHIS). eCHISs can increase efficiency and effectiveness of Community Health Workers (CHWs) providing doorstep care. The theme for UHC Day 2022
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Technological stewardship has been key in advancing different areas of our lives; from improving access to information, resources, and most importantly health. As we celebrate the gains made, we also recognize the need to continuously ensure that even the hardest to reach communities are equipped with the necessary skills that
Providing first mile healthcare in Diapé, Adzopé District- Côte d’Ivoire Read More »
Health equity is a cornerstone of universal health coverage – a world where all people have access to the right health services when and where they need them, without financial hardship. Addressing health inequity requires strengthening health systems. It calls on us to – redesign care delivery models to reach
Health systems, in their current forms, exclude people from care. However, a global network of 3.3 million Community Health Workers (CHWs) – committed and trusted members of the communities where they live and work – are an integral part of a new model of proactive and patient-centric care, one that
Equipping CHWs with tools in Kitui County, Kenya Read More »
Building world class open source software is important in improving the quality of care in our communities. By ensuring that through this process, we focus on being people led, we are able to understand critical information from the onset thus focus on the right areas of improvement especially on user
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Authored by: Philip Ngari, Program Manager, Medic Responding to community needs in Malawi Malawi is one of the countries with very high levels of poverty and also high HIV prevalence, with about one million people currently living with HIV. The country also has high under-five (39 per 1000 live births)
Partners In Health to open source their full CHT-based community health app – YendaNafe Read More »
In rural communities around the world, community health workers (CHWs) have long been trusted providers of healthcare. Every day, CHWs cover long distances to make sure that all their neighbours – even the most remote – have access to health services. On this International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate
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