The supervision was conducted using the standardized facility and community supervision Data Collection Tool (DCT) designed to assess the quality of community health service implementation.
The exercise targeted health facilities and their catchment communities, engaging Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSSs), Community Health Assistants (CHAs), Officers-in-Charge (OICs), Community Health Committees (CHCs), Vaccinators, and Community Members through structured interviews and onsite assessments.
The supervision was conducted across 53 health facilities and 212 communities across the four counties.
• Bong County: 16 health facilities and 64 communities
• Lofa County: 18 health facilities and 84 communities
• Grand Kru County: 8 health facilities and 32 communities
• River Gee County: 11 health facilities and 32 communities
The primary objective of the supervision was to assess the quality of community health services delivered by CHAs, CHSSs, and health facilities; identify implementation and performance gaps; and provide onsite mentoring, coaching, and technical support to strengthen service delivery at both the facility and community levels.
Throughout the exercise, national and county teams worked closely with frontline health workers and community structures to review service delivery practices, assess adherence to national community health standards, verify Community Based Information System (CBIS) documentation, and promote continuous quality improvement.
Supportive supervision also provided an opportunity to recognize best practices, reinforce accountability, and strengthen collaboration between health facilities and the communities they serve.
The Ministry of Health extends its sincere appreciation to REACH Malaria for its continued financial and technical support to the National Community Health Program.
This partnership continues to strengthen community health systems and contributes significantly to efforts toward achieving universal health coverage through quality primary healthcare services.