Malnutrition remains one of the most urgent and solvable threats to child survival and healthy development in low- and middle-income countries. Community health workers (CHWs) are essential to addressing this crisis. Yet, despite decades of evidence showing their effectiveness, CHWs remain undervalued, under-supported, and frequently left out of national health systems – held back by chronic funding gaps and a lack of political commitment.
Our new report, co-authored with the Community Health Impact Coalition, delves into the research and draws on first-hand accounts from CHWs on the ground to present the strong case for the need to better support and empower these workers in the fight against malnutrition. In it, we provide clear recommendations for implementing governments, donor countries (like Canada), the World Bank, and global health initiatives.
Our collective success against malnutrition hinges on bold, coordinated support for the frontline health workers who make universal health coverage a reality – one household and one child at a time.
We encourage you to send this report to your Member of Parliament to help raise awareness of this crucial issue.
