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CHWs’ and Health Personnel Perspectives in Yellow Fever Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Two Health Districts of the Northwest Region of Cameroon

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This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in Northwest Cameroon help detect and respond to yellow fever, especially in conflict-affected areas. CHWs were trusted and played a key role in surveillance but faced challenges like limited training, poor feedback, and cultural barriers. The study highlights the need to better support CHWs, include gender-sensitive … [Read more...] about CHWs’ and Health Personnel Perspectives in Yellow Fever Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Two Health Districts of the Northwest Region of Cameroon

Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon

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This study explored how to better support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Buea Health District, Cameroon, especially during conflict and crisis. CHWs face major challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and displacement, which affect their work and well-being. Using interviews, group discussions, and storytelling, the study found that CHWs need better pay, working … [Read more...] about Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon

Enhancing Malaria Surveillance in Cameroon: Findings and Recommendations from a Cross-sectional Nationwide Qualitative Study

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This study looked at how to improve malaria tracking in Cameroon, where the disease remains a big problem. Interviews and group discussions with health workers and officials revealed several ideas to make the system better. These included verifying test results from community health workers, using digital tools for reporting, making it easier to access medicine, and improving … [Read more...] about Enhancing Malaria Surveillance in Cameroon: Findings and Recommendations from a Cross-sectional Nationwide Qualitative Study

Roles and Challenges of Community Health Workers in Epidemiological Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Cameroon

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Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Cameroon play a key role in disease detection, outbreak response, and health education through community-based surveillance (CBS). Their strong community ties help them identify health threats, but they face challenges like lack of legal recognition, distrust, and limited resources. To improve their work, they suggest better training, … [Read more...] about Roles and Challenges of Community Health Workers in Epidemiological Surveillance: A Qualitative Study in Cameroon

Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention

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The WHO recommends shorter TB preventive treatment (TPT) regimens and community-based care to improve outcomes. This study tested the safety of a 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid (3RH) regimen given at home by community health workers (CHWs) in Cameroon and Uganda. Researchers compared this approach to standard facility-based care in a trial involving child contacts of TB patients. … [Read more...] about Safety of 3-month rifampicin-isoniazid TPT in child household contacts in a community-based intervention