Introduction to Community Health Programming

Session 1: Introduction to Community Health Programming

What is community health programming (CHP)? In this session, Donatella Massai, Senior Technical Lead for READY, defines key elements of CHP, and necessary adaptations for mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 at the community level. Donatella also examines applications—and related challenges—of CHP in a variety of contexts.

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#1. What is the first step to adapting essential services in your community during COVID-19?

Adapt activities to be COVID-19 sensitive

Prepare which activities to prioritize

Delay activities that can’t be carried out safely

#2. Which of the answers below is not a key element of community health programming?

Support public health and non-pharmaceutical interventions at primary and secondary care facilities

Support public health and non-pharmaceutical interventions at the household level

Support national supply chains to ensure adequate provision of medical commodities

Collaborate with other sectors and services at community-level to address community needs holistically

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