This study analysed malaria case management in Sierra Leone between 2019 and 2023 using national health records. Of the 16.4 million reported fever cases, 90% were treated at health facilities, while 10% were managed by community health workers. The study found that people treated by community health workers were more likely to receive malaria treatment within 24 hours of … [Read more...] about A nationwide study of community- versus facility-based management of malaria in Sierra Leone from 2019 to 2023
CHW Role
Effects of community health worker-led interventions on cardiometabolic outcomes in vulnerable populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This review examined 30 studies involving more than 15,000 people to assess whether community health worker (CHW)-led programmes can help reduce the risk of heart disease and related conditions among vulnerable populations. The findings showed that these programmes helped lower blood pressure, with some small improvements in weight and blood sugar levels, but did not … [Read more...] about Effects of community health worker-led interventions on cardiometabolic outcomes in vulnerable populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Integrated work processes between community health workers and vector control agents: a scoping review
This review explored how Community Health Workers and vector control workers can work together in primary healthcare. It found that involving both groups in planning and carrying out health activities could improve coordination, reduce gaps in services, and strengthen efforts to control diseases spread by insects such as mosquitoes. However, only nine documents were found, … [Read more...] about Integrated work processes between community health workers and vector control agents: a scoping review
A scoping review: Community health workers engagement in mosquito borne disease prevention activities
This review examined 14 studies on how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases. It found that CHWs support communities through health education, early detection of illness, encouraging people to complete treatment, community mobilisation, and mosquito control activities. However, their work is often limited by inadequate training, lack … [Read more...] about A scoping review: Community health workers engagement in mosquito borne disease prevention activities
Accredited Social Health Activists and their contribution to maternal healthcare service utilisation in India a systematic review
This review examined how India’s Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have helped improve maternal healthcare between 2005 and 2025. The findings showed that their work contributed to more antenatal care visits and hospital births. However, challenges such as inconsistent training, delayed payments, heavy workloads, and limited support affected their work and motivation. … [Read more...] about Accredited Social Health Activists and their contribution to maternal healthcare service utilisation in India a systematic review