The threat of Covid-19 pandemic coupled with an ailing health system openly reveals cracks that need to be addressed moving forward. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERSAdvertisementThe old saying that prevention is better than cure should be emphasised as the model of our comprehensive public health approach, especially at the county level. In a bid to boost the healthcare ecosystem, it is important to relook at the role of community health volunteers (CHV) and appreciate the contribution they make in community health sensitisation. Their status should be raised from volunteers to community health workers (CHW) who are well endowed with healthcare equipment and a pay. PREVENTION MODELThis is the reason behind the call by governors that the Senate should withdraw the proposed law sponsored by nominated senator Agnes Zani that requires counties to hire community health workers.

Source: Daily Nation July 05, 2020 10:15 UTC