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Health Education and Training (HEAT)

Health Extension Worker Welcome to HEAT.

HEAT is a radical programme launched in early 2011 by The Open University with a bold ambition – to reach and help train 250,000 frontline healthcare workers across sub-Saharan Africa by 2016.

By working in close collaboration with African Governments, NGOs and funding institutions, we believe that HEAT will transform access to healthcare in the region.

'Every person, in every village everywhere, should have access to skilled, motivated and supported health worker.'
Former WHO Director-General J W Lee.

 

But we also believe that access to health workers is a basic human right, wherever you are. HEAT’s vision, and potential, is global. Watch our DVD to learn more.

Our website explains more about HEAT’s vision, how the programme works, and most importantly how you can help.

 

 

WHO News: maternal & child health

Dr Yifrew Berhan

Regarding the experience, it was immense. To be frank, that was a first time experience for me and most of my colleagues. What I learned during the module development was immeasurable. In short, it was you and your colleagues who showed us how to do it. You should be...

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