Monrovia, Liberia: — The Ministry of Health of Liberia, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and UNICEF Liberia, has launched the Community Health Workforce Development Program, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s primary healthcare system while creating employment opportunities for young people.
The project is designed to support and strengthen community health platforms across the country by investing in a new generation of trained and empowered frontline health workers. It aligns with national priorities to improve service delivery, expand access to healthcare, and enhance community resilience.
Under the project, approximately 10,000 Community Health Workers are expected to be trained by 2028, with an additional 5,000 receiving advanced skills development. About 70 percent of the beneficiaries are expected to be young women between the ages of 18 and 35.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Health, Dr Louise M. Kpoto, underscored the broader economic and social impact of the program.
She highlighted its potential to boost the Liberian economy by equipping young people, including Community Health Assistants (CHAs), with opportunities to pursue entrepreneurship, access financing, build business skills, and benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities.
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