A coalition of Cohort 2 alumni from Enugu State has successfully advocated for comprehensive reforms to community health worker training protocols, affecting over 500 primary healthcare facilities across the state.
The Challenge
Community health workers (CHWs) form the backbone of Nigeria's primary healthcare system, yet their training has often been inconsistent and poorly coordinated. Dr. Sunday Eze and his colleagues identified gaps in the existing curriculum that left CHWs underprepared for their complex roles.
Voices from the Field
"The training changed how I approach my work. I now understand the 'why' behind our procedures, not just the 'what'." — Grace Ugwu, Community Health Worker, Nsukka LGA
Sustainability
The alumni team has established a monitoring framework and continues to meet quarterly with the Ministry of Health to review outcomes. They are now exploring replication in neighboring states.