25/06/2026
THEY SAID NO HEALTH WORKER WANTED TO WORK THERE…
A remote village had no doctor.
No nurse.
No pharmacist.
No laboratory scientist.
Most health workers posted there requested transfers because of the poor roads, lack of electricity, and difficult living conditions.
Only one person remained.
A Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW).
One stormy night, a pregnant woman developed severe bleeding after delivery. She became unconscious, and her family watched helplessly.
The nearest hospital was many kilometers away.
The roads were flooded.
The community thought they would lose her.
But the CHEW refused to give up.
Using the skills acquired through training and standing orders, the CHEW immediately recognized the danger signs, provided emergency care, stabilized the woman, and coordinated her referral to a higher facility.
The journey was difficult.
Every minute counted.
When they finally arrived at the hospital, the doctor made a statement that silenced everyone:
“Had she arrived 30 minutes later, she might not have survived.”
That woman lived.
Her children still have a mother today.
Her husband still has a wife.
Her family was not thrown into mourning.
All because one Community Health Worker chose to stay where others refused to work.
The next time someone asks:
“What can a CHEW do?”
Tell them that in many rural communities, CHEWs are the difference between life and death.
They are often the first healthcare provider people meet, the first responder in emergencies, and the bridge between the community and the health system.
Not every hero wears a white coat in a teaching hospital.
Some wear dusty shoes, travel rough roads, and sacrifice comfort to save lives in forgotten communities.
❤️ Salute to every Community Health Practitioner serving where healthcare is needed most.
👇 If you are a Community Health Practitioner or you appreciate the work of CHEWs, drop your favorite Community Health slogan in the comment section.
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