Last Mile Health
Last Mile Health is an organization dedicated to delivering primary healthcare to remote communities by building teams of community and frontline health workers, serving over 16.1 million people globally.
Services
Last Mile Health supports countries to build teams of community and frontline health workers to deliver primary healthcare to remote communities. As of March 31, 2024, they have provided supervision, supplies, salary, skills, information systems, or digital tools to 14,511 rural and remote community and frontline health workers. The organization also engages in advocacy and research to improve health systems and policies.
Global Operations
Last Mile Health operates in Ethiopia, Liberia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and globally. The organization partners with ministries of health to strengthen health systems, train health workers, and deliver healthcare. Through this collaborative approach, they ensure healthcare reaches remote and underserved communities around the world.
Impact and Reach
As of March 31, 2024, Last Mile Health has served over 16.1 million people through community health workers. In Liberia alone, their initiatives have resulted in the delivery of 1,224,751 cumulative treatments to children under five. Their widespread impact reflects their commitment to reaching those who need healthcare the most.
COVID-19 Response
Last Mile Health focuses on COVID-19 response as part of their broader mission to strengthen health systems. They leverage their expertise in training health workers and delivering healthcare to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, utilizing digital platforms for training and resource provision.
Community Health Academy
Last Mile Health offers a variety of resources and training through its Community Health Academy. This digital platform is designed to equip health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve healthcare delivery in remote and rural areas. The academy plays a pivotal role in the organization's mission to train and support community health workers.