GHSI has assembled a multidisciplinary review panel of 15 confirmed participants to co-design the training curricula that will prepare community health volunteers and peer educators for the pilot screening program. The virtual workshop brings together clinicians, public health professionals, educators, and community leaders from Ghana, the United States, and Kenya.
Two Curricula, One Integrated System
GHSI's education pillar operates on two tracks. The Training of Trainers (ToT) curriculum prepares peer educators with deeper knowledge of hypertension science, screening protocols, and community engagement skills. The Community Volunteer Training curriculum equips intake volunteers with the practical skills needed to support screening day operations, from registration to follow-up enrollment.
Both curricula have been designed with Ghana-specific cultural precision: addressing common misconceptions about hypertension, incorporating appropriate messaging for diverse religious communities, and reflecting the dietary and lifestyle realities of informal sector workers.
Co-Design, Not Top-Down
The workshop is structured as a co-design working session, not a presentation. Reviewers have received pre-workshop materials including a review guide, assignment sheets, and offline comment forms to ensure that input is substantive and structured. This approach reflects GHSI's core philosophy: the people closest to the community should shape the tools that serve it.
Reviewer feedback will be integrated into updated curriculum versions before the pilot launch. For more about GHSI's approach to community health education, visit our Our Approach page.