This study reviewed Somalia’s new Community Health Strategy, which aims to improve access to basic health services, especially in rural and underserved communities. The strategy plans to expand Community Health Worker programmes, strengthen links between communities and health facilities, improve training and supervision, and increase coordination among health partners. It also … [Read more...] about Somalia’s new community health strategy: Strengthening primary health care and health system resilience
CHW Program Assessment
Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care Strengthening in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an important role in bringing primary healthcare closer to communities in Nigeria by providing health education, supporting maternal and child health, assisting with immunization, preventing diseases, and referring people for further care. However, their work is limited by inadequate training, low pay, weak supervision, limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Primary Health Care Strengthening in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications
An Assessment of Pharmacist Perceptions and Experiences with Community Health Workers
This study surveyed pharmacists in six states to explore their perceptions and experiences with Community Health Workers (CHWs). Of the 163 respondents, 35.6% reported working with CHWs, while 64.4% had not. Most expressed strong interest in continuing or starting collaborations with CHWs. Pharmacists identified several benefits of CHW involvement, including improved patient … [Read more...] about An Assessment of Pharmacist Perceptions and Experiences with Community Health Workers
Health Systems Assessment and Improvement Matrix (S-AIM)
The Health Systems Assessment and Improvement Matrix (S-AIM) tool was created to recognize the essential factors within health systems necessary for implementing Community Health Worker (CHW) programs effectively. Employing a mixed methods approach, the authors sought to provide guidance to health stakeholders involved in designing, planning, assessing, and improving community … [Read more...] about Health Systems Assessment and Improvement Matrix (S-AIM)