30 Jan

Health in Nigeria and the Role of the Community Health Worker

7 Nov

The Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers in Primary Care

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a major role in providing emergency health services in certain situations like Natural Disasters when there will be a shortage of health workers or slower response from the Local Government Health System. Some common natural disasters which will have a huge impact on many people in the community & require quick help from CHWs:

7 Apr

Community Health Workers Can Provide Wound Care & First Aid During Natural Disasters

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a major role in providing emergency health services in certain situations like Natural Disasters when there will be a shortage of health workers or slower response from the Local Government Health System. Some common natural disasters which will have a huge impact on many people in the community & require quick help from CHWs:

31 Mar

Bridging the Maternal Health Gap in El Salvador

Nearly 1 billion people in the world lack access to potable (drinkable) water, mainly those living in third world countries. In these areas, women and children often have to travel to collect clean water. This can even affect the ability of children to go to school.

13 May

Intern Prepares for Community Health Worker Training in Sierra Leone

International HELP creates opportunities for both communities and students. Read more about Hassan Barrie’s experience to learn more about the projects he helped progress and the public health skills he gained. I started my practicum with International Help in May 2019. It was a 16 week practicum experience that ended in September 2019. Since then, I have been a volunteer working as a Coordinator for the Sierra Leone project.

20 Mar

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

25 Nov

Preventing & Treating: Diabetes & High Blood Pressure

Global mortality estimates from 2016 show that 48% of deaths around the world are caused by non-communicable diseases that are often preventable and easily treated with education and appropriate lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, resources are sparse in many communities around the globe.

11 Sep

Diarrhea & its Effects on Children in the Developing World

Diarrheal diseases are the second leading cause of death in children under five years old and the third leading cause of death in Africa. Diarrhea is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by bacterial, viral and other parasitic organisms and is manifested by the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day.

10 Jul

Working to Change Community Health in Nigeria

This program focuses on training community health workers (CHWs) in Oba to address preventable diseases in the community. Community Health Workers are vital to achieving the goals of healthier communities.

27 Feb

Intern Works to Expand Nutrition Training Materials

My name is Kelsey, I am currently an MPH Program Intern with International Help.  International Help does so much for not only their community but for the communities around them and all over the world.