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Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps

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This study looked at how well disease outbreaks are tracked in five refugee camps across Sudan, Syria, and South Sudan. Most outbreaks were reported late—over 70% took more than 72 hours to report—leading to high death rates from diseases like cholera and hepatitis E. Many camps didn’t have early warning systems or ways for the community to report health issues. While community … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps

North West Syria Community Health Brief

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North West Syria (NWS) has been severely affected by ongoing conflict since 2011, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The situation worsened with an economic crisis, COVID-19, cholera, and an earthquake in 2023, affecting over 4.5 million people, especially women and children. Many displaced people live in overcrowded camps with limited services. There is a major shortage of … [Read more...] about North West Syria Community Health Brief

A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings: prerequisites and possibilities from Northwest Syria

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This study aimed to identify and assess factors for optimal CHW programmes in conflict settings, specifically Northwest Syria. The authors assert that, to be effective, CHW programs in conflict settings  need to respond to contextual factors.They conclude that while the dynamics of humanitarian funding restrictions, health system capacity and governance structures present … [Read more...] about A framework for community health worker optimisation in conflict settings: prerequisites and possibilities from Northwest Syria

Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?

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The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform  managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?

Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

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In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review