Nairobi City County Community Health Services Investment Case 2023
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2023Author
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County Government of Nairobi
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Community health initiatives has emerged as a crucial vehicle for the attainment of the sustainable development goals. Nairobi, with a population of over four (4) million people and rapid urbanization, addressing healthcare challenges at the community level is essential to improve overall well-being and empower local communities. Investing in community health in Nairobi, Kenya offers a remarkable opportunity to save millions of lives globally by expanding access to cost-effective therapies through trained community health promoters (CHPs). In addition to their life-saving impact, CHPs play a pivotal role in addressing the acute shortage of skilled health professionals, particularly in low-resource and vulnerable healthcare systems. Moreover, investing in community health has the potential to accelerate economic growth by boosting productivity through a healthier population.
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Community Health; Urbanization; Health Professionals; Healthcare Services; Affordable Healthcare
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County Government of NairobiSeries
Investment Plan;2023Collections
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