Kigali, Rwanda — The Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HeDPAC), in collaboration with the Health and Public Service Network of Africa (HaPSNA), convened a two-day consultative meeting with key stakeholders from HeDPAC priority countries.
The meeting was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from June 2–3, 2025, and focused on the integration of certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) into national civil service systems.
The Deputy Minister for Administration, Hon. Martha C. Morris, and the Director of Community Health Services, Dr. Wiyata Tamara Diggs, represented the Ministry of Health.
The event brought together senior government officials, health experts, and development partners to discuss sustainable strategies for formalizing CHWs’ roles within national health structures, ensuring long-term financing, training, and retention.
