This report shows that many home-based and community health workers still face poor working conditions, like low pay, long hours, and lack of legal protections, especially women. It highlights the need to treat care work as real work, with fair pay and rights, to reduce abuse, support gender equality, and improve the quality of care. Recognizing and protecting these workers … [Read more...] about Accelerating Decent Work: Formalizing Home Care and Community Health Workers
Policy
Understanding Available Data Sources to Estimate the Size and Distribution of Community Health Workers in the United States
This study looked at national data to estimate how many Community Health Workers (CHWs) are in the U.S. and how they are spread across states. It used three data sources, which gave different numbers, ranging from 7 to 35 CHWs per 100,000 people. The study also checked if states with CHW certification or payment programs had more CHWs but found no clear difference. More … [Read more...] about Understanding Available Data Sources to Estimate the Size and Distribution of Community Health Workers in the United States
Achieving Gender Equity in the Community Health Workforce
There is robust and compelling evidence that community health workers play an essential role in delivering life-saving healthcare globally. But women, who make up 70% of this workforce, face significant gender-based challenges including safety concerns, inadequate pay, and limited career advancement. As over 40 countries in Africa have made commitments to professionalize … [Read more...] about Achieving Gender Equity in the Community Health Workforce
Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
This study aims to create recommendations to enhance the impact of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in reducing health inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By reviewing 167 studies from 33 LMICs, it assesses how effectively CHWs reach and improve health for the most disadvantaged groups. It also identifies key challenges and supportive factors for … [Read more...] about Optimising Equity Impacts Of Community Health Worker Programmes In Low- And Middle- Income Countries
Reviewing Health Manpower Development. A Method of Improving National Health Systems.
This guide helps countries review and improve their health workforce to strengthen their health systems. It covers how health systems and workforce development are linked, including national policies and planning methods. It also looks at training for various health roles like doctors, nurses, and community health workers, and how to manage these workers. The guide provides … [Read more...] about Reviewing Health Manpower Development. A Method of Improving National Health Systems.