A big congrats to Norwegian Refugee Council for this well-deserved recognition of their vital work!

“Critically, they need to be integrated in the primary health care system,” Atul Gawande of USAID on realizing the potential of #CHWs, at the Frontline Health Workers Coalition #UNGA77 event.

“This is about paying and supporting the humans who are at the heart of care.” — Lauren Moore, VP, Global Community Impact, @JNJGlobalHealth on the new Africa Frontline First Catalytic Fund. #UNGA Frontline Health Workers Coalition

Today, Liberia Country Director Marion Subah speaks at @JNJGlobalHealth's #UNGA event. As a nurse-midwife, she's brought care to mothers & babies for 40+ years: “I want to make sure they stay well, & when they are not well, what can I do to help them.” bit.ly/3rZ9rm6

Grateful to be attending this critical event on behalf of Last Mile Health - terrific to see such a clear focus on shifting power dynamics & accelerating community driven solutions!

.Mary-Ann Etiebet summarizes this morning’s powerful session on strengthening systems for safer childbirth Devex #UNGA77 “Be humble, listen, act for impact…work outside your comfort zones, hold each other accountable and be radically inclusive” MSD for Mothers

Keeping with the theme of the day - strong emphasis on listening to, learning from, and partnering with local communities. Devex #UNGA77

In 2021, 92% of countries reported disruptions in essential health services, according to World Health Organization (WHO). To better prepare for future health threats & reach our global goals, we must support #CHWs. Read more from @chw_impact reach52 & Last Mile Health ⬇️ devex.com/news/sponsored…

.columlynch at Devex identifies a striking disconnect on display throughout #UNGA77 devex.com/news/un-genera…

We're thrilled to share our next strategic plan, Closing the Distance. Over the next five years, we'll work in partnership with governments to strengthen at least 4 national community health systems to bring essential primary care to 40 million people.

This Giving Tuesday, we're elevating peer organizations working to realize gender equality in health. We hope you'll join us in supporting organizations like Women In Global Health, Plan International, and Integrate Health, whose work brings us closer to a more equitable future for women and girls.

A compelling & timely piece from Amy Maxmen, PhD #healthequity

Everyone has a right to access high-quality, dignified care. It's a joy to work alongside dedicated colleagues Last Mile Health & our partners to bring us closer to a future where no patient is out of reach. Read more: bit.ly/2022ImpactNarr… #HealthForAll #UHCDay

What a wonderful column!

In #Malawi, we're working with Ministry of Health, Malawi to harness the power of digital tools, enabling #CHWs to treat patients, track outbreaks, and provide a real-time snapshot of community health. #MacquarieGroupFoundation Macquarie Group

Despicable. Do better indeed.

25 years ago, Northern Ireland’s leaders chose peace. The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement ended decades of violence and brought stability. I look forward to marking the anniversary in Belfast, underscoring the U.S. commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity.

"The Skoll Foundation award was a huge milestone for Last Mile Health - not just the capital, but the community... We have been able to partner with countries to provide care to millions of patients who were otherwise out of reach." - Dr. Raj Panjabi #SkollWF

LMH's Mallika Raghavan: "Those who have the greatest need for health services are often least likely to receive it." To change that, systems must take into account: 🌍 Geography - Equitably serve remote communities 🌍 Gender - Pay & recognize female health workforce #SkollWF

‼️JUST PUBLISHED: Last Mile Health's 2023 Impact Narrative‼️ Mile by mile, community health workers bring care within reach. Through our work with our partners, #proCHWs serve 14 million+ people in remote communities. Here's what we've done, together: bit.ly/2023ImpactNarr…