Zambia

Altruism or Exploitation? Rethinking the Ethics of Unpaid Lay Community Health Workers in Sub- Saharan Africa. The Case of Zambia

This study looked at whether community health workers in Zambia are being treated fairly when they are not paid. It found that many continue to work out of a strong desire to help their communities, even with little or irregular pay and limited resources. However, the study argues that this situation can still be unfair and that these workers should be properly paid to … [Read more...] about Altruism or Exploitation? Rethinking the Ethics of Unpaid Lay Community Health Workers in Sub- Saharan Africa. The Case of Zambia

This study looked at what community health workers need to learn to provide physical rehabilitation services and how they should be trained. It found that they need skills in assessing patients and managing care, and suggested a simple training program that combines classroom and practical learning over about three months. The study shows that with proper training, community … [Read more...] about Using nominal group technique to develop a training model for community health workers in physical rehabilitation services: in-sights and perspectives from stakeholders

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) were managed during a malaria trial in Western Zambia from 2021 to 2023. It compared the trial’s approach to best practices, focusing on recruitment, training, supervision, incentives, and community support. The trial did well in training and motivating CHWs but faced challenges with gender balance, involving communities … [Read more...] about Comparative analysis of the use of Community Health Workers while deploying the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) for malaria control in Western Province, Zambia

Nearly 80% of Zambia’s workforce is employed in the informal sector, yet most remain uncovered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Without financial protection, these households face high out-of-pocket costs and limited access to care. Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) are trusted, present in every district, and regularly engage with households. With the right … [Read more...] about Role of Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) in expanding Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS): Lessons from a Ministry-led exercise (Policy Brief)

This study looked at a new wearable device called neoSpot, used by community health workers to check vital signs of pregnant women during outreach in Lusaka, Zambia. Most women and health workers liked the device because it was fast, easy to use, and could measure many health signs at once. At first, some women were worried about using it, but those fears went away after … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Vital Signs Assessment by Community Health Workers during Antenatal Care Community Outreach in Lusaka, Zambia: A Qualitative Study