The current clarion call to place communities at the centre of disease response and investments in community systems strengthening is part of a growing recognition that communities play a critical role in health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of community engagement and community-led responses in preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases. The global campaign, 'Communities Making a Difference,' launched in 2019 through UNAIDS is aimed at mobilising resources and support for community-led responses to health crises. It emphasises the need to invest in community systems strengthening, which involves building the capacity of communities to respond to health challenges. This includes developing community-based surveillance systems, enhancing community health worker programmes, and supporting community-led interventions. By empowering communities to take charge of their health, we can create more resilient and effective health systems that are better equipped to respond to emerging health threats. To read more, download the attachment below:
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