Learning Centre For Quality Management

Chronic illnesses require consistent care, regular follow-up, and strong connections between health facilities, health workers, and communities. 🏘️🏨

The People’s Voice Survey found that 60% of women reported living with a chronic illness, yet only 21% regularly follow up for care. This highlights an important opportunity to strengthen continuity of care for women across the health system.

Chronic illnesses include conditions such as Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, and HIV/AIDS, which require ongoing care and regular medical follow-up.

Regular follow-up visits are essential for:
✔ Adjusting treatment plans
✔ Early detection of complications
✔ Preventive counseling and screening

Together, health facilities and front-line health workers can strengthen follow-up care by:
✔ Strengthening patient follow-up systems
✔ Improving appointment reminders and community outreach
✔ Ensuring consistent availability of medicines
✔ Promoting patient education on chronic illness management
✔ Strengthening collaboration with community health workers

Stronger follow-up systems can help ensure women receive the continuous care they need to live healthier lives.

What additional steps can health facilities and front-line health workers take to ensure more women return for follow-up care?

Learn more about the PVS here.. https://youtu.be/0w7dEMgoh7w



Ministry Of Health - Malawi