Since 2003, Afganistan's Community Health Worker (CHW) program has been beneficial in improving the nation's health. CHWs help provide services that treat childhood illnesses, screen for Tuberculosis, and offer family planning assistance, to name a few. However, Afghanistan is currently facing a shortage of health posts with CHWs, which may make it difficult for CHWs to keep … [Read more...] about The Community-Based Health Care System of Afghanistan
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National Community Health Worker Programs: Descriptions from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
Understanding country community health worker (CHW) programs has never been more important. Existing efforts to expand health services are insufficient and may leave one-third of the world’s population without universal health care (UHC) in 2030.1 In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution noting that a “measurable acceleration is urgently needed” to reach … [Read more...] about National Community Health Worker Programs: Descriptions from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
Mind the gap – a new resource developed by and for CHWs working on HIV and sexual health is aiming to fill a gap in accessible information
Background Community health workers (CHWs) support millions of people living with, or at risk of, HIV in Southern Africa. They are often people’s first point of contact with the health system. However, to play an effective role, CHWs need access to up-to-date, clear, accurate, and user-friendly information on HIV and sexual health. There are currently few ways for CHWs to … [Read more...] about Mind the gap – a new resource developed by and for CHWs working on HIV and sexual health is aiming to fill a gap in accessible information
Can CHWs Help End Violence Against Children?
The Evidence: Officially or Unofficially, CHWs Already Address Violence Against Children | Last year I was working for World Vision’s Technical Services Organisation, which provides technical assistance and training to WV offices and partners. We received a request to analyse the results of a piece of research undertaken by World Vision Canada as part of … [Read more...] about Can CHWs Help End Violence Against Children?
Task Sharing and Its Effectiveness in Addressing Mental Health — An Overview of CHW-led Approaches
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close Mental health represents a growing global public health concern. Given its nature, it requires tailored approaches that are sensitive to the individual’s needs and promote their sustainable growth and healing. Community health workers (CHWs) are an emerging resource for … [Read more...] about Task Sharing and Its Effectiveness in Addressing Mental Health — An Overview of CHW-led Approaches