Community Health Workers: Bridging the Gap in Global Healthcare Access for Children

Community health workers play a vital role in ensuring that every child, regardless of their location, receives the best healthcare available. These workers go to great lengths to connect with families and reach children in remote and challenging circumstances using various means of transportation such as foot, boat, caravan or motorcycle.

Investments in community health systems globally are essential for improving healthcare equity on a global scale. UNICEF, along with its partners, is focusing on providing comprehensive training for community health workers and improving vaccine supply chains to ensure that essential health services are delivered efficiently. Such programs not only work towards enhancing future resilience but also strengthen gender-sensitive healthcare.

There are five inspiring stories of individuals who are working tirelessly to reach the most isolated children around the world. One such story is set in Colombia where community health workers are making significant efforts to ensure that children receive life-saving vaccines and essential healthcare services despite the challenging conditions they face.