Women in Health and their Economic, Equity and Livelihood statuses during Emergency Preparedness and Response (WHEELER)

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare providers across all levels of Kenya’s healthcare system

Building inclusive, gender sensitive and resilient healthcare systems in lower and middle-income countries


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ABOUT THE PROJECT

Across the world, most healthcare providers are women.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, women health workers reported the poorest health outcomes.

The WHEELER study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare providers (HCPs) across all levels of Kenya’s healthcare system. It focuses on work-related changes and disruptions to the livelihoods of healthcare workers and the gendered impact of the pandemic.

Through this research, we can build inclusive, gender sensitive, and resilient healthcare systems in lower- and middle-income countries, especially during public health crises.

NEWS


WHEELER study reveals urgent need to protect female health workers in future emergencies

WHEELER project strengthens Kilifi County’s health research capacity

AKU donates equipment to facilitate research and training in Mombasa County