World Health Worker Week 2022
April 4- 8, 2022
Build the Health Workforce Back Better
This year’s theme highlights the need to strengthen health workforce and to build back better systems to support health workers following the experiences of COVID-19 pandemic. This will be critical in enhancing progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) that requires strong health systems and health workers who are educated and empowered to provide the health services that adequately meet population health needs.
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#HealthWorkerWeek2022
#AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
# Secondary Hashtags
#InvestInHealthWorkers
#WHWWeek2022
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George Brian Community Health Assistant shares his best wishes for #WHWWeek2022 https://youtu.be/Xx0tRI9pNjM
Message to policy makers by Paul Otieno Clinical Officer Homa Bay County #WHWWeek2022 https://youtu.be/mA2hb2Uv0as
George Brian sharing his experience as a health worker during the commemoration of the #WHWWeek2022 https://youtu.be/r6LF-dvm_OQ
Susan Atieno, a Peer Mentor, shares her messages for the 2022 Health Worker Week https://youtu.be/NcJwaPOc-Lw
George Brian, a Community Health Assistant - Migori County, sends a message to policy makers as the world commemorates #WHWWeek2022 https://youtu.be/wGzP-Cbp088
JIBU Esstential COVID 19 Course for Health Workers in Africa https://youtu.be/-towkzzO4gQ
JIBU COVID 19 Course Experiences from Health Workers in Uganda https://youtu.be/iI3ziwMXp3s
The need to strengthen the health workforce and build back better systems to support health workers continues to be critical and takes centre stage as we celebrate health worker week. Here are some insights from Dr Githinji Gitahi. @daktari1
Key Messages and Tweets
World Health Worker Week is April 4 -8, and we’re focusing on building the health workforce back better. Follow @Amref_Worldwide and #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce for stories, videos, + showing how #HealthWorkers save and improve lives
Honor and thank health workers for their heroic efforts digitally using content available here #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
This year World Health Worker Week is April 4 - 8, 2022, and the theme is Build the Health Workforce Back Better. Please mark your calendars to join us to amplify the voices of frontline health workers and their needs throughout the week. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
In observance of World Health Worker Week 2021, we join the world in amplifying the voices of health workers as they continue to provide essential health services in their communities amid the #COVID19 pandemic. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We must ensure health workers on the front lines are adequately equipped and supported while applauding their bravery and leadership in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Health workforce remains the core of any effective healthcare system globally. In LMIC, achieving optimal staffing levels of healthcare workers has been a major challenge leading to a lean workforce to deliver healthcare services. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Forums/workshops/conventions should be organized regularly to create platform where health workers, government and stakeholders meet to discuss ways of improving healthcare service delivery. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
If COVID-19 taught us anything, it’s that health workers are essential to us all. But do we ever ask the question - what’s essential to the health workers? #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We must show love to health workers working tirelessly and putting themselves at risk especially during #COVID19 to save lives. We salute them! #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have relentlessly contributed to promoting quality health for all across Africa. We are inspired by their unwavering efforts especially during the #COVID19 pandemic. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We call on the Africa governments to ensure fair and decent housing, steady paychecks, regular training, and better working conditions for health workers across the continent. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
As the battle for COVID-19 continues, African governments must continue to supply adequate personal protective equipment to health workers so that they can do the job safely. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Health workers need protection from burnout. They need protection for their mental health. They need supportive supervisors & strong managers and the right technology at their fingertips to deliver better healthcare to communities. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We call for immediate policy changes in Africa to strengthen frontline health workforce capacity, ensure their safety and well-being, and make sure their voices are heard and included during policy making processes. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Our health workers continue stand up to #COVID19 for us, and this #WHWWeek2022, it’s our turn to stand up for them and say loud and clear that #HealthWorkersCount. RT to say THANK YOU to our heroes. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
There’s no health care without health workers. Frontline health workers are the first and often only link for health services for millions of people across Africa. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We need more health care workers on the line. The world’s facing a dire shortage of 18 million health workers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Before #COVID19 half the world’s population already lacked access to essential health services. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We must foster additional health worker leadership by increasing access to leadership training, skills-building, and mentorship programs and addressing gender inequalities in leadership opportunities. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
African health training institutions and universities must mainstream leadership management and governance course in the normal training curriculum for health workers to help nurture young leaders from the beginning. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Women make up 70% of the global health workforce yet represent only 25% of leadership positions. We need to change this and ensure more women health workers have the skills and support to step into leadership positions. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Health care leadership must address workforce dynamics that affect caregivers who are women, including safe work environments, fundamental rights, fair incomes, and integrating unpaid health workers into the formal labor sector. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Frontline health workers put themselves on the line, or at great personal risk, to provide care for others. They are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, other infectious outbreaks and emergencies, and also in danger in conflict settings. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Frontline health workers must be heard and respected. They are often the first to identify and communicate a disease outbreak. COVID-19 is an example of NOT listening to health workers early on. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We must tackle persistent barriers nurses face and provide them with the correct support and training. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of our health systems across Africa, thus calling for all levels of governments to invest deeply in resilient and professional health workforce. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Inadequate funding translates to policy gaps, inadequate distribution of health workers, low absorption of skilled health professionals and lack of emergency preparedness. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
The pandemic exacerbated the stress on health workforce in many unanticipated ways. We need to urgently address key areas to improved and strengthen resilience among health care workforce. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
In order to prepare for future pandemics and increase global health security, we need to invest and support health workers around the world. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Governments and partners should ensure that the healthcare workforce is well trained and equipped with relevant skills through competency-based education and training. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
To strengthen healthcare worker’s response to SGBV cases, Amref Health Africa in Kenya has trained over 500 health workers in Migori and Homabay counties. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Community health workers continue to bridge the health access gap between the community and the formal health system. We fully recognized them. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
As we mark the health workers week, we appreciate all our front-liners across the globe for their dedication and sacrifices in the battle against #COVID19. They have become part of history as heroes and heroines in the fight against this global pandemic. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Community health workers play a key role in responding to major disease outbreaks as demonstrated in the Ebola outbreak in West and Central Africa, and current global COVID-19 pandemic. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
The Ministry of Health in Kenya adopted Community Health Strategy 2014 - 2019 to actively engage communities in managing their own health. Community Health Services is a top priority of the Ministry of Health and its partners. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
One of the most critical lessons we have learned is that we cannot achieve health for all without basic primary health care services at the community level. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Nurses and midwives make up nearly half the global health workforce. Through their leadership, they can advance health policy to reach #UHC. This #WHWWeek2022, encourage more #Nurse and #Midwife leaders! #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We need more #Nurse and #Midwife Leaders on the Line--they are crucial members of any health workforce team! Let’s elevate their role to ensure all #HealthWorkersCount for #HealthForAll! #WHWWeek2022
Can’t achieve #UHC without harnessing the power of community health workers! #CHWs are essential in rapidly responding to health crises, delivering routine care, and providing linkages to the health system. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
#HealthWorkers around the globe are on the front lines fighting #COVID19. While countries are relaxing prevention measures, they still need #PPE & other safety measures to stay safe. Join us for #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce to rally for increased support for these heroes
Our Policy recommendations on #COVID19 call for immediate policy changes—particularly in African countries to: Strengthen capacity of frontline health workers, Ensure their safety. Make sure their stories are heard to influence policy reviews.
We need more healthcare workers on the line. Before #COVID19 half the world’s population already lacked access to essential health services, including maternal care, #HIV care, & #FamilyPlanning. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Act to ensure that we Build the Health Workforce Back Better. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Investments in frontline #HealthWorkers can save millions of #MomAndBaby lives, enhance global health security, and result in tremendous economic & social returns! #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
As COVID-19 cases subside, frontline health workers are a critical part of the health and wellbeing of communities. They have the right to a safe workplace, where they can exercise leadership, maintain their own health, and be free of harassment. #WHWWeek2022
Tackling discrimination in the health workplace--from the top down-- is critical to ensuring a robust pool of #healthworkers. Let’s not forget that women make up the majority of the health workforce worldwide. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We need teams of frontline #HealthWorkers in every community with the skill mix needed to provide access to the full package of essential health services. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
#COVID19 pandemic has shown govts & donors they must significantly increase long-term investment in frontline health workforce teams educated, trained, recruited, supported, & protected to prevent, detect, & respond to global health threats. #WHWWeek2022
Frontline health workers put themselves on the line to prevent, detect, & respond to #GlobalHealth threats like #COVID19. Let’s build better systems & build the health workforce back better. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
#HealthWorkers are on the front lines of #COVID19. It’s crucial to #InvestInHealthWorkers to ensure they have the skills, protection, and support they need. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Without immediate strategic investments, the world is facing a shortage of 18 MILLION #HealthWorkers by 2030, worsening already severe shortages across the globe & threatening our ability to control global disease outbreaks like #COVID19 #WHWWeek2022
We need more #HealthWorker Leaders on the front line to enhance #GHSecurity and reach #HealthForAll. That includes community health workers, nurses, midwives, doctors, pharmacists, surgeons, and more working together keep us safe and healthy.
With continuous call for massive global vaccinations that’s bigger and faster than humanity has ever attempted. There are 7.8 billion of us today. Who is going to give all those shots? #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We need more nurses, midwives, and community health workers, all ready and deployed to every city and community to support vaccination exercise. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
With ongoing vaccine manufacturing plans for Africa, if we don’t have the right people in place, no amount of product will help us succeed. We need lab techs, clinicians, CHWs, etc.—they’re all health workers. And they’re all essential. We need to invest in them. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Help us amplify the voices of frontline health workers and their recommendations throughout the week and urge African governments & partners to take recommended actions to #BuildBackBetter & protect health workers now & beyond the pandemic #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
The Global Health Workforce Alliance and @WHO estimates the world is short of at least 7.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives needed to provide essential health services – a shortage that could climb to 12.9 million by 2035 if we do not focus on building the health workforce we need for the 21st century. #WHWWeek2022
More professional health workers are needed, but efforts to scale up health professionals’ education must not only increase the quantity of health workers, but also address issues of quality and relevance in order to address population health needs. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
We invite all health workforce stakeholders to join us by raising awareness and engaging on health workers issues and recognize the lifesaving contribution of the health workforce. #WHWWeek2022
No one is safe until everyone is safe! Accelerate #HealthForAll by acting for health workers everywhere. This #WHWWeek2022 , we call on global, national & local leaders to increase investments, support and protection for #HealthWorkers. #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
This #WHWWeek2022, we celebrate the frontline health workers improving access to care and addressing the barriers their communities face to live healthy lives. We call for immediate action to harness their power for global health equity and development.
Governments, workers unions, professional associations & civil society have a joint responsibility in improving & securing the working conditions of their #healthworkers while empowering them in the decision-making process. #WHWWeek2022
Dear #HealthWorker, thank you for helping those in need and for risking your own to ensure that your patients get the best treatment. Truly, you are our heroes. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
The timing of #WHWWeek2022 marked a turning point in Kenyas quest to achieve #UHC and we need to reform and recalibrate curriculum content, architecture and training of health care workers to deliver quality services. – President Uhuru
In addition to national actions, a global education reinvestment fund should be launched for health workers for sustainable reverse flows of diaspora, volunteers, and exchange programmes to absorb and reinforce the capacity of health workers. #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce
Amref Kenya works with various counties to support enactment of policies for health systems strengthening & supporting health workforce needs. They are- National CHS Bill 2020, County CHS & Facility Improvement Fund Bills, etc #WHWWeek2022 #AmrefSupportsHealthWorkforce