Africa CDC, Nigeria target 2m community health workers by 2030

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the Nigerian government and other continental partners, is organizing a high-level forum in Abuja, FCT, aimed at enhancing the recruitment, training, deployment, and retention of two million community health workers across Africa by the year 2030. The forum is scheduled to take place in October 2026, although the exact date has not been specified in the reports.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen health systems and improve healthcare delivery in Africa. The collaboration between Africa CDC and Nigeria highlights the commitment to addressing health challenges on the continent. Officials have emphasized the importance of community health workers in providing essential health services and improving health outcomes in local communities. The current situation reflects a proactive approach to health workforce development, with expectations for significant progress in the coming years.

Reported by Vanguard.