Mali

Impact of proactive community case management of malaria on malaria prevalence in Bankass, Mali: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

This study examined whether community health workers could reduce malaria by visiting every household twice a month to identify and treat people with malaria symptoms. After three years in rural Mali, the researchers found that this approach did not reduce malaria compared with the usual system, where people visited community health workers at fixed locations. One reason was … [Read more...] about Impact of proactive community case management of malaria on malaria prevalence in Bankass, Mali: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

This study tested using mobile health tools to help community health workers in rural Mali screen and treat epilepsy. In 17 villages, workers used a phone app to record patient data and share it with neurologists remotely. Of 64 suspected cases, 61 were confirmed. After six months of treatment, nearly 90% of patients had no seizures in the previous month, and most stayed in … [Read more...] about Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study

In Mali, staying in care is a challenge for people living with HIV (PLHIV) due to social, economic, and structural barriers. This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) support retention in care. Interviews with PLHIV, including key populations, highlighted four key roles of CHWs: fostering good patient-provider relationships, providing peer support, ensuring … [Read more...] about The added value of community-based organisations in retaining people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the continuum of care in Mali

This study in Northern Mali found that involving community health workers (CHWs) in treating acute malnutrition is more cost-effective than treatment at health facilities alone. CHW sites improved access, reduced treatment costs, and increased recovery rates. Using a simplified treatment protocol further cut costs, especially for therapeutic food. This approach is a valuable … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of decentralising acute malnutrition treatment with a standard or simplified treatment protocol: an economic evaluation in the region of Gao, Mali

This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) making proactive home visits to improve antenatal care (ANC) in Mali. Compared to fixed-site CHW services, home visits significantly increased ANC use, including early and frequent visits, while saving costs. The approach was more effective and cost-efficient, showing strong potential for improving … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness analysis of proactive home visits compared with site-based community health worker care on antenatal care outcomes in Mali: a cluster-randomised trial