Fwd: WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) through capacity strengthening for outbreak detection and response: Lessons from the Field Wed 30 April 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST

[Myo Oo]

Dear All

FYI

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MOo

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Subject: WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) through capacity strengthening for outbreak detection and response: Lessons from the Field Wed 30 April 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST
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WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) through capacity strengthening for outbreak detection and response: Lessons from the Field Wed 30 April 2025, 13.00 - 14.00 CEST ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ No images? Click here   WHO EPI-WIN Webinar  Empowering Community Health Workers (CHWs) through capacity strengthening for outbreak detection and response: Lessons from the Field  13.00 - 14.00 CEST (Geneva time) Wednesday 30 April 2025 Click here to register or scan the QR code below   Please copy this registration link if you would like to share: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jF4GHc2DR1OKetHNpWz2Lw Description of this webinar Background In public health emergencies, local communities are the first to respond, significantly influencing outcomes during armed conflicts, natural disasters, or infectious disease outbreaks. Recognizing the strengths, assets, and expertise of community-based groups, the World Health Organization (WHO) has placed community protection at the core of its renewed global architecture for Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPR). By embedding community-centered policies, strategies, and practices, WHO is working with national governments, local networks, and the community health workforce to enhance community engagement throughout the emergency cycle. One of the first applications of this new approach was during the global mpox response. WHO developed an innovative training package for community health workers (CHWs) that integrated outbreak detection and response with risk communication, mental health and psychosocial support, infection prevention and control, and community coordination.   The first pilot of this training was conducted in November,2024, in Pakadjuma, an informal settlement in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), followed by a national Training of Trainers in early 2025.  The aim was to equip CHWs with the skills needed to detect cases and respond to the mpox outbreak, engage communities, and improve infection prevention and control practices. In February 2025, this approach was used to train 18 village health workers from 3 districts in Entebbe, Uganda, to enhance community-based Ebola detection and response. Objectives of the webinar: To introduce the comprehensive training initiative for community health workers focused on health emergency and outbreak response. To exchange country insights and experiences from the implementation of the comprehensive community health workers training program. To highlight the significance of strengthening the capacity of the community health workforce as a strategy for community protection. Tentative agenda and Speakers   Welcome remarks: Dr Nedret Emiroglu /Kai von Harbou, WHO Overview of integrated community health workers training initiative for health emergency response: Kwang Il Rim, WHO Global partnership for the Capacity Strengthening of Community Health Workers: Claire Bayntun UK Public Health Rapid Support Team Panel discussion  MOH Uganda – Dr Atim Dansan DRC –Dr Pierrette Ena (COUSP) Community health worker from Uganda – Edith Naluga WHO SEARO   - Dr Reuben Samuel Question and Answers : Kwang Il Rim, WHO     Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar by using Zoom's "Q&A" feature. You may also submit questions in advance by sending them to epi...@who.int     World Health Assembly 78 (WHA 78) Side Event  Community Protection: the central role of community workers and civil society in health emergencies Thursday 22 May 2025, 0800 - 0900 CEST Do register for the World Health Assembly 78 (WHA 78) side event on "Community Protection: the central role of community workers and civil society in health emergencies", Thursday 22 May 2025, 0800 - 0900 CEST.  Link to register: WHA 78 High-Level Side Event on Community Protection    WHO Information Network for Epidemics (EPI-WIN) Community Readiness and Resilience Unit Country Readiness Strengthening Department Health Emergencies Programme World Health Organization Access the EPI-WIN webinars page to learn about previous webinars. The webinars can also be viewed on the EPI-WIN YouTube channel. The EPI-WIN mailing address is: mailto:epi...@who.int To receive EPI-WIN webinar invitations, please subscribe here. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

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[kyaw mya]

Well received with thanks Sayagyi 🙏🙏🙏

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[htin soe]

Thank you for the information, Sayar.
HZS

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