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An Overview of WiRED’s Community Health Worker Program

WebMarch Community Health Worker Report. During the month of March 2024, 20 CHWs in Kisumu, Kenya, reached a total of 10,296 people with health services. …

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WiRED International – Because community health …

WebDuring the past two decades, WiRED has delivered innovative health education solutions to low-resource communities throughout the world. We were the first to provide Internet connections in …

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Spotlight on Community Health Worker Joseph Ochieng

WebApril Community Health Worker Report. During the month of April 2024, when rains and flooding affected Kisumu, 20 CHWs reached a total of 9,330 people with …

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April Health Observances – WiRED International

WebApril 24-30 is World Immunization Week, which raises awareness and promotes the importance of vaccination to protect people of all ages against disease. Ever since Edward Jenner introduced the …

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Preventing Rheumatic Heart Disease Is Urgent – WiRED International

WebA series of RHD modules in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Arabic for general audiences, teachers, students and community health workers. An …

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Global Supply of Cholera Vaccine Critically Low

WebDuring the COVID-19 pandemic WiRED trained our community health workers (CHWs) in Kisumu, Kenya to set up shot clinics and administer vaccines. …

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Nurses Play a Pivotal Role in Our Health – WiRED …

WebYear of the Nurse and Midwife. This is a unique time for the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, marking the 200th birthday of the founder of …

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May Health Observances Concern Everyone’s Well-Being

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is top of mind worldwide. However, May health observances remind everyone that there are other health topics that warrant our …

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WiRED Releases Module on Overweight and Obesity

WebWiRED’s health education course defines these conditions and their signs, causes, health consequences, genetic, behavioral and risk factors, in addition to treatment. WiRED’s …

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Monthly Updates from WiRED International’s Community Health …

WebIn both months, top health concerns included malaria, handwashing, COVID and HIV/AIDS, with cholera being added to the list in October. WiRED soon will …

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Air Pollution: A Public Health Emergency – WiRED International

WebIn a recent “Science in 5” conversation, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls out air pollution as a “major public health emergency.”. Air pollution seriously affects health and …

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Update from WiRED’s Community Health Workers in Kenya

WebWiRED International reports that during the month of January 2022, 11 community health workers (CHWs) in Kisumu, Kenya, reached a total of 5,143 people with health services. …

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones – WiRED International

WebOur Community Health Worker Training Program stresses the importance of vaccinations, and this is underscored by our health workers who provide prevention …

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WHO Names Top Ten Threats to Global Health

WebBY ALLISON KOZICHAROW; EDITED BY BERNICE BORN (Archived story. Original version is here.). On January 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) …

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WiRED’s Continuing Medical Education Program

WebAdds new topics to address specific community health needs and acquaints CHWs with emerging diseases, such as when COVID-19 and Ebola surfaced and Zika …

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Update on Health Screening Clinics in Kenya – WiRED International

WebContinuing to Provide Critical Health Care Outreach. By Allison Kozicharow; Edited by Elizabeth Fine. In March 2023 WiRED International launched our innovative …

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February Health Observances – WiRED International

WebNational Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance bringing together professionals, healthcare providers and educators to increase knowledge of the benefits of good oral …

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Coordinating WiRED’s Community Health Worker Program in Kenya

WebAs part of our people@wired occasional articles, WiRED International plans to spotlight our team of community health workers (CHWs) in Kenya. In the coming …

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WiRED Community Health Workers Update from Kenya

WebBy: Jessie Crowdy: Edited by Allison Kozicharow. Graduates of WiRED International’s Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program in Kisumu, Kenya, …

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We Value Your Donations to Help Us Train Community Health …

WebWe Value Your Donations to Help Us Train Community Health Workers. By Allison Kozicharow; Edited by Staff. In 2022 WiRED International begins our 25 th year …

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WiRED Community Health Workers in Kenya

WebBy: Jessie Crowdy; Edited by Allison Kozicharow. WiRED International’s community health workers (CHWs) in Kisumu, Kenya, continue to be a beacon for their …

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WiRED Releases Health and First Aid Training for the People of …

WebThe WiRED health and first aid training program offers an excellent opportunity for communities throughout Ukraine to learn important life-saving skills. This professionally …

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