Kabarole launches six-month training for CHEWs
“You are going to be agents of change. Carry this responsibility with integrity and commitment, and transform the health status of your communities,” he said.
Kabarole: Kabarole District has officially launched a six-month training program for Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), aimed at strengthening primary health care services and improving disease prevention and control at the grassroots level.
A total of 104 CHEWs, with two representatives selected from each parish, have converged at Kigarama Primary School in Kiko Town Council for the training, which commenced on Tuesday.
The initiative is expected to boost health service delivery by deploying trained personnel at parish level to work closely with existing Village Health Teams (VHTs).
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Lillian Manyindo, head of trainers from the Ministry of Health, highlighted the critical role CHEWs will play in disease surveillance and prevention.
“CHEWs are a vital link between communities and the formal health system. They will support disease surveillance, promote hygiene and sanitation, and ensure timely reporting of health concerns,” she said.
The District Senior Health Educator, Catherine Kemigabo, emphasized the complementary roles of CHEWs and VHTs in improving community health outcomes.
She explained that while VHTs operate at the village level, CHEWs will be stationed at the parish level to provide coordination and oversight.
“CHEWs will monitor community health trends within the parish and work hand in hand with VHTs to promote preventive practices and strengthen referral systems,” Kemigabo noted.
While officiating at the launch, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Kabarole, Asaba Frank, urged the trainees to maintain discipline, proper time management, and professionalism throughout the training.
“You are going to be agents of change. Carry this responsibility with integrity and commitment, and transform the health status of your communities,” he said.
The training is part of a broader government strategy to strengthen community-based health care systems and bring services closer to the people, particularly in rural areas.
Upon completion, the CHEWs will be deployed across all parishes in Kabarole District to support primary health care delivery and enhance collaboration with VHTs.
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