The Global Digital Health Forum (GDHF), hosted for the first time on African soil, brought together leaders, policymakers, and advocates to champion a critical cause—leveraging technology to combat child mortality in Africa. Among the voices leading this charge were representatives from Johnson & Johnson, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and Living Goods, all of whom emphasized the transformative potential of digital health innovations in saving lives.

On December 4, 2023, Living Goods hosted an informative panel discussion at the Global Digital Health Forum titled “Beyond Boundaries: Scaling Digitized Community Health Systems…

As a community health worker (#CHW) based in Kisumu, Kenya, Debra serves over 1,000 households. Her unwavering commitment to the girl child has made her a trusted ally for teenage mothers. Equipped with training in integrated community case management by Living Goods, she provides them with health education, encourages them to seek antenatal and postnatal care, and links them with nurses and counselors at healthcare facilities.

Just days before her fourth birthday, Hawa Akampiire fell seriously ill with a high fever, chest heaviness, and body weakness—clear signs of a potential malaria infection. Her mother, Afsa, was unsure where to turn.

Using the eCHIS app on her smartphone, Marieta confirmed a diagnosis of pneumonia and prescribed the correct treatment: two tablets twice daily. She provided the necessary medication and clear instructions.

“With support from Living Goods under the BIRCH project, we are revising the VHT and CHEW strategy to standardize their recruitment, performance, management, and motivation, thereby ensuring quality service delivery,” noted a senior program officer from the Ministry of Health.

Living Goods was proud to be recognized as a trailblazer in advancing community health and supporting VHTs. Participating in the HIHA awards reaffirmed our dedication to empowering communities through innovation and commitment.

Uganda's community health just reached a milestone! With support from Living Goods, a recent workshop organized by the Ministry of Health under the BIRCH Project set new guidelines for VHTs & CHEWs. “By revisiting these roles, we ensure VHTs & CHEWs work together efficiently,” says Dr. Raymond Tweheyo.

The conference, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, had a high-level panel with key leaders from the Ugandan Government and Partners

Hosted by the County Government of Kisumu, the event brought together key stakeholders to discuss digital health's role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya and beyond. With a focus on technology and digital solutions, the conference highlighted groundbreaking efforts to integrate digital tools within community health systems.