Liberia: As Donor Funding Fades, Community Health Workers Face an Uncertain Future
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[Liberian Observer] It's already midday; Evelyn Kpaanquoi has completed her routine visits to the families of Zortapa Town in Liberia's Nimba County. She starts early to catch local parents at home before they head into the fields for the day's work.
It's already midday; Evelyn Kpaanquoi has completed her routine visits to the families of Zortapa Town in Liberia's Nimba County. She starts early to catch local parents at home before they head into the fields for the day's work.
As one of the three community health assistants (CHAs), it's her job to make sure that children are checked for malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, and malnutrition. If a child is sick, she either administers free drugs or makes a referral to the nearest clinic.
Before 2017, her life, like those of her parents and neighbors, was centered on farming. She stepped into her current role, serving her community of 83 households.
