Dear Ms. Perhach,
Thank you very much for your kind message and for your important work through Group B Strep International. I am glad the message about community health workers as frontline ambassadors resonates with the current GBS discussion in HIFA/CHIFA Spotlight, especially given the need to raise awareness of perinatal GBS disease as well as GBS-related urinary tract infections and other serious adult complications.
Regarding your question, the material was shared as part of professional advocacy and knowledge exchange, and I don't have a DOI to share at the moment. If you could assist, and there is a published version, I would be happy to share the citation details, title, or link once available.
With appreciation,
Uzodinma
HIFA profile: Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a leading voice in health education, community health, and advocacy, with decades of experience advancing people-centered development across Africa and beyond. His approach to health education emphasizes participatory learning, knowledge transfer, and behavior change communication, ensuring that individuals and communities gain the skills and awareness to make informed decisions about their health. He develops and delivers innovative health promotion strategies tailored to local realities, particularly in resource-limited settings. In community health, Dr. Adirieje has championed integrated primary health care, preventive medicine, and grassroots health initiatives. Through Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA), which he leads, he connects civil society, community groups, and health institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery, tackle health inequities, and improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations. His work addresses infectious diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, climate and health, environmental health, and emerging public health challenges. As a passionate advocate, Dr. Adirieje works with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to influence health policy, mobilize resources, and promote sustainable development goals (SDGs). He amplifies community voices, ensuring that health systems are inclusive, accountable, and responsive. His advocacy extends beyond health to governance, environment, and social justice, positioning him as a multidisciplinary leader shaping healthier and more equitable societies. afrepton AT gmail.com