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The hidden burden: The Reasons Community Health Officers (CHOs) feel more stress than Community Health Promoters (CHPs)
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 […]
Through the Lens of Mercy: The Silent Struggles of a Community Health Promoter
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 […]
Supporting Mental Health in Community Health Promotion: Lessons from the SHINE Study
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 […]
Wasiaya: A Community Health Promoter’s Journey from Chaos to Advocacy in Korogocho
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, […]
