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Uganda Deploys 3,246 Health Workers to Boost Disease Prevention
2/25/2025
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Story summary
- The Ugandan government has deployed 3,246 community health extension workers (CHEWs) across 23 districts to enhance disease prevention.
- Equipped with tools such as blood pressure machines and tablets, CHEWs focus on early disease detection.
- Their responsibilities include deworming, contraceptive distribution, and patient referrals to health facilities.
- CHEWs complete a structured training program and receive a monthly stipend for their vital health promotion efforts.
