During World Health Worker Week 2019, frontline health workers and members of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition (FHWC) took to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to educate lawmakers and their staff on the tremendous impact frontline health workers have in their communities and to advocate for greater and more strategic investment in frontline health worker teams around the world to meet global health targets.

Investment in frontline health workers—particularly in low- and middle-income countries with the least access to essential health services—can save more lives, jumpstart economic growth (especially among women) and ensure global health security. It’s a win-win-win.

Nursing has given me opportunity to connect with my community, see challenges, and advocate for health.

FHWC members and frontline health workers and advocates held meetings with nine US congressional offices—sharing our recommendations for US Congress on frontline health workers in the Global Health Council’s new Guide to US Investments in Global Health.

FHWC advocates for policymakers to hear directly from and listen to the voices of frontline health workers from around the world. Munashe Nykia shared with lawmakers and staff his experiences working as a nurse in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Read the full post on the Frontline Health Workers Coalition blog.

IntraHealth International serves as the secretariat for the Frontline Health Workers Coalition.