Case Study · Urban Refugees
Healthier Families Among Urban Refugees
How community health posts and trained health workers brought a 40% reduction in preventable diseases.
The Story
Community Health Posts, Community Health Workers
Through RHCP’s comprehensive healthcare programmes, urban refugees have seen a 40% reduction in preventable diseases and a significant improvement in maternal and child health outcomes.
The work started close to home: five community health posts, staffed by health workers recruited and trained from within the community, so families could reach care without long journeys.
Alongside clinical care, water and sanitation programmes and women’s health support groups tackle the causes of preventable illness, not only its symptoms.
Healthier Families Among Urban Refugees
A 40% reduction in preventable diseases, alongside clear gains in maternal and child health.
Just as important, the capacity now sits inside the community: health workers who live alongside the families they serve and support groups run by the women who use them.
At a glance
- Location
- Urban areas
- Health posts
- 5
- Health workers
- 50+
- Results
- 40% fewer
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“RHCP trained me to become a health worker in my community. Now I can help my neighbours and save lives.”
Our Approach
Every step for urban refugees was planned with the community from the first conversation — with local leaders, health workers and families shaping what was built, and staying in charge of it afterwards.
Step 1
Community Health Posts
Five community health posts bring consultations and follow-up inside the settlement.
- Established 5 community health posts
- Care within walking distance
- Follow-up close to home
Step 2
Health Worker Training
Community members are trained as health workers who screen, refer and educate their neighbours.
- Trained 50+ community health workers
- Screening and referral skills
- Health education in the community
Step 3
Prevention & Support
Water, sanitation and women’s health groups address the causes of preventable illness.
- Water and sanitation programmes
- Women’s health support groups
- Better maternal and child health
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