Tirza, an agent for Kawan Sehat, expresses her dedication to delivering essential healthcare in the remote regions of East Sumba. By showcasing every item from her medical backpack, she illustrates to health leaders in Sumba the significance of community-based primary care and preventive initiatives.

Tirza, a Dedicated Kawan Sehat Agent, Demonstrates Her Role in Providing Essential Healthcare in Remote East Sumba to Health Authorities.

This new “Picture of the Day” features Tirza, one of our Kawan Sehat health workers, enthusiastically demonstrating her role alongside Ayu, the Director of Kawan Baik Indonesia. Tirza is equipped with a medical backpack filled with essential medicines and supplies, providing insight into her work in the ultra-rural areas of East Sumba.

During her presentation to an audience of state health officials, directors of local health centres (Puskesmas), and our own teams, Tirza discussed the challenges she faces in the field and the impact of her efforts. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration in ensuring everyone has access to basic healthcare, preventive advice, and practical tools for protecting themselves from illness and injury.

Tirza showcases the contents of her backpack, explaining how each item supports her daily mission of delivering primary healthcare to communities that lack access to medical services. Her dedication illustrates the effectiveness of the Primary Medical Care program in remote areas, demonstrating that even basic supplies can prevent illness, manage injuries, and provide life-saving assistance.

As a volunteer, Tirza’s enthusiasm for her work is evident. Her commitment to helping others embodies the impact of community healthcare and aligns with Fair Future’s vision of empowering health workers to bring about meaningful changes in their communities.

Thank you very much for your interest and help.

Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – The 6th of November 2024.

• Partners In Health: Like Fair Future, Partners In Health empowers community health workers to provide essential care and prevention services in rural areas, strengthening healthcare access.
• Last Mile Health: Similar to Fair Future, Last Mile Health trains local health agents to deliver primary healthcare to remote communities, ensuring that even the hardest-to-reach populations receive care.
• Living Goods: Living Goods, like Fair Future, supports community health workers with resources and training, focusing on preventive care and essential medical services in rural regions.
• BRAC: BRAC empowers local health agents in underserved areas, providing training and resources similar to Fair Future’s Kawan Sehat program to promote community health.
• Community Health Impact Coalition: Like Fair Future, CHIC works to improve the quality and accessibility of community health programs, advocating for support and integration of local health agents in underserved regions.