Community Health

Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Programme

Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Referral Hospital’s dedicated Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) programme continues to extend the reach of essential clinical services to the surrounding villages of Mwea.

The highly trained and committed volunteers work closely with hospital staff to provide basic healthcare, comprehensive health education, and timely referrals, ensuring that families who may have difficulty travelling to the hospital can still receive prompt support, reliable guidance, and essential healthcare services within their communities.

The programme forms part of the hospital’s broader commitment to accessible, compassionate, and community-based healthcare, recognising that sustainable improvements in health and well-being are achieved by working closely with people in the communities where th