Introduction The 29 case studies in this compendium report a total of 8.4 million community health workers (CHWs) in total for the country programs they document. Even this is a significant underestimate since it does not include CHWs working with NGOs throughout the world nor the many CHWs who are working solely with vertical highly selective programs such as those for HIV, … [Read more...] about Observations, Trends, and the Way Forward
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Taking Action to Improve Data Alignment with Ministry Partners: Case Study from Togo
Lisez la version française ici. Introduction There are more than 11,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs) deployed throughout the country of Togo. This cadre of workers is fragmented, and the roles of CHWs vary by implementing organization. In October, the government of Togo introduced a new plan titled “Roadmap 2025” that elevates health as a critical pillar of national … [Read more...] about Taking Action to Improve Data Alignment with Ministry Partners: Case Study from Togo
Zimbabwe’s Village Health Worker Program
Background The Village Health Worker (VHW) Program in Zimbabwe was first adopted in 1980 when the country transitioned to primary health care (PHC). VHWs are the first point of contact with the health system and they focus on disease prevention by providing community care at the primary level in rural and peri-urban wards. Implementation VHWs work with and among … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s Village Health Worker Program
Zambia’s Community Health Assistant Program
Zambian Community Health Assistants each provide health promotion and disease prevention to a catchment area of 1,750 residents. Assistants attend a year-long training program whereupon finishing they receive equipment and tools to perform their respective roles. Evidence consistently demonstrates the effectiveness and essential nature of these assistants in supporting Zambian … [Read more...] about Zambia’s Community Health Assistant Program
Uganda’s Village Health Teams Program
Four-member Community Health Worker teams in Uganda provide home visits and health management services for local communities. Limited funding prevents these workers from receiving regular and consistent supervision. However limited their supervision, the impact of each team has enabled the country to achieve reductions in morbidity and mortality among … [Read more...] about Uganda’s Village Health Teams Program