PEECH Launches Initiative to Boost Community Health Workforce

PEECH, represented by Project Director Dr. Anddi Omoluabi, announced a new initiative to enhance Nigeria's community health workforce during a presentation to the Anambra State Commission of Health, led by Dr. Afam Obidik. The program, running from February 2026 to July 2028, aims to create 600,000 paid community health worker jobs for young people aged 18-35 and extend primary healthcare services to 50 million people.

The initiative seeks to maintain a workforce retention rate of 90 percent and provide career development opportunities, with 40 percent of health workers expected to transition to higher education or formal employment in the health sector within five years. The project prioritizes inclusivity for women, young people, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.

Preparatory activities include a baseline assessment of workforce profiles and stakeholder engagement. Dr. Afam Obidik welcomed the initiative, reaffirming the state government's commitment to improving healthcare delivery in alignment with Governor Chukwuma Charl Soludo's vision for a modern, technology-driven healthcare system.