Community health workers are essential for achieving universal health coverage and reducing health inequalities by providing key healthcare services. African leaders aim to expand this workforce, but there is uncertainty about how many are needed. Estimates suggest that depending on their working hours, the number of community health workers required ranges from 11.2 to 59.5 … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Requirements to Accelerate Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa: An Overview of Contemporary Estimates and Implications of Full-Time Versus Part-Time Working Arrangements
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Reinforcing community health workers program in africa for universal health coverage and global health security: A call for concerted efforts
Community health workers (CHWs) are key to improving healthcare systems, especially in achieving Universal Health Coverage. They are trusted community members who provide basic health services and education. CHWs have been vital in disease prevention, control, and health promotion, especially during health crises like COVID-19, Ebola, and HIV. They build trust, share accurate … [Read more...] about Reinforcing community health workers program in africa for universal health coverage and global health security: A call for concerted efforts
Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia
This article is based on ethnographic research (2019-2020) aimed at examining a new national CHW programme that has been introduced in Zambia. The results of this research uncovered similar problems suffered by the new CHW programmes to those that affected the programmes of the Alma-Ata era. Researchers discuss how these mistakes have been repeated and ask why the lessons of … [Read more...] about Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia
Governance of community health worker programs in a decentralized health system: a qualitative study in the Philippines
In the Philippines, where the healthcare system is decentralized, the support of community health workers (CHWs) to achieve universal health coverage varies. The authors conducted a qualitative study to understand how the lived experiences of CHWs were influenced by varying political and social contexts. They found that across different contexts, financial resource allocation … [Read more...] about Governance of community health worker programs in a decentralized health system: a qualitative study in the Philippines
Working towards universal health coverage: a qualitative study to identify strategies for improving student enrolment for the pre-service training of nurses, midwives and community health workers in Nigerian health training institutions
As the Nigeran healthcare workforce grows, there is a need for a standardized development and maintenance strategy for health education facilities. This study assessed current student admissions and practices for nurses, midwives and community health workers at two health education facilities to identify strategies for improving student enrolment in CHW programs. … [Read more...] about Working towards universal health coverage: a qualitative study to identify strategies for improving student enrolment for the pre-service training of nurses, midwives and community health workers in Nigerian health training institutions