Bridging Healthcare Gaps: The Vital Role of Community Health Workers

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The right to healthcare is a fundamental human right that every child should receive, regardless of their location. Community health workers play a crucial role in ensuring that this right is fulfilled. They go above and beyond to connect with families and reach children in remote and challenging circumstances using various means of transportation such as foot, boat, caravan, or motorcycle.

UNICEF and its partners are investing globally in community health systems by providing comprehensive training for community health workers and improving vaccine supply chains. Such programs not only improve healthcare equity on a global scale but also strengthen gender-sensitive healthcare and enhance future resilience.

There are five inspiring stories of individuals who are working tirelessly to reach the most isolated children around the world. One such story takes place in Colombia where community health workers are making significant efforts to ensure that children receive life-saving vaccines and essential healthcare services despite the challenging conditions they face.