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Professional community health workers in Kenya are helping to achieve universal health coverage and support patients
CHWs are in a unique position to improve women and girls’ agency and power by equipping them with knowledge and tools to own their health.
Driving an evidence-rich strategy to strengthen the resilience and well-being of frontline health workers in East Africa
The project aims to advance policy changes and build a robust community of practice that provides health workers with psychosocial support to deliver on health for all.
How strategic mentorship is helping SwipeRx strengthen public health in Southeast Asia
SwipeRx, a portfolio company of J&J Impact Ventures, an investment fund within the J&J Foundation, is the largest network of pharmacies in Southeast Asia. A Johnson & Johnson supply chain expert joined the SwipeRx team for a six-month secondment to optimize their fulfillment process and accelerate their impact.
Reflections from Dawa Health, a 2022 MIT Health Access prize-winner
Catching up with Tafadzwa Kalisto Munzwa, CEO and Co-Founder of Dawa Health, an AI-powered health platform improving access to healthcare through community health workers.
It takes a village
Message from Dana Deardorff - November 2023 J&J Impact Ventures Newsletter
A tireless advocate for integrating community health workers into Kenya’s primary care system
Sheringham Odhiambo is fighting for the professionalization of community health workers in pursuit of a stronger, more resilient and equitable healthcare system that leaves no one behind.
Janssen Announces Promising Antiviral Activity Against Dengue in a Phase 2a Human Challenge Model
The antiviral JNJ-1802 induced prophylactic antiviral activity against dengue in a human challenge model Dengue infects millions of people annually and could impact many more as climate change fuels outbreaks The antiviral, previously found to be safe and well-tolerated, is now in a community-based field study to establish efficacy in a real-world setting
Promoting health worker resilience and joy at work is helping to improve quality of care in Mexico’s public health facilities
When health workers feel supported and cared for, they are better able to provide care in a manner that respects patients’ dignity and humanity.
This Filipino public health nurse is shifting his community’s attitudes towards health
Rocky Camaligan has designed and integrated a health education program that promotes physical and mental health among patients, health workers and the wider community.
Johnson & Johnson Confirms Intent Not to Enforce Patents for SIRTURO® (bedaquiline) for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in 134 Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Company continues to be focused on addressing perceived barriers to access and refocusing global efforts on the most-pressing barrier to access: underdiagnosis of the disease. Decision builds on a decade of Company investments in collaborative efforts to help countries sustainably scale up access and bring people living with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) into treatment.
Findings show community-based, person-centered care can ease pressure on mental health services in the UK
The Mental Health Navigation model improves patient health outcomes and offers a blueprint to deliver mental health services cost-effectively within communities.
Employing a holistic approach to support a fulfilled health workforce
Tuition assistance with wraparound support like childcare grants enable nursing students to advance their goals and is helping to close healthcare gaps in New Jersey.
Through education and advocacy, this first-generation nurse graduate is helping to improve health outcomes in her community
Carolina Benitez is passionate about educating her patients and empowering them to manage their own health and make informed health choices.