Making Every Contact Count: Community Health Promoters Lead Maternal Care Revolution in Homa Bay County.
Every conversation, every home visit, every referral is a chance to change the story of pregnancy care. When community health promoters and facility health staff work hand in hand, every contact truly counts. Introduction Within the vibrant communities of Homa Bay County, a new approach is transforming maternal health care. Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are […]
The Silent Supervisor: Documenting Evidence of Quality in Community ANC Data
“We no longer get verbal reports; now everything is documented by the CHPs at the household level. It is encouraging us without a push to do our household visitations.” This sentiment from a Nurse and Community Health Promoter (CHP) captures the transformative impact of the Community Health Promoter Case Report Form (CHP-CRF) which can be […]
Old Habits, New Tools — The Struggle for Accurate Baby Weights.
By: Wycliffe Kadweya, QA Study Nurse Accurate newborn weight data is the most essential indicator of maternal and child health research. It guides interventions, informs policy, and tracks progress in reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality. Yet, even with the right tools and training, data integrity can be lost at the point of care — a […]
Community Facility Linkage- C-it DU-it
Discover how the Community Health Promoters – Case Report Form (CHP-CRF) is transforming Antenatal Care (ANC) at the community level. Developed collaboratively with frontline teams, this tool closes the longstanding gap between household-based antenatal services and linked health facilities. By documenting the essential care provided by CHPs during home visits, the CHP-CRF strengthens follow-up, improves […]