Developing countries can generate effective solutions for today’s global health challenges. This paper reviews relevant literature to construct the case for international cooperation, and in particular, developed-developing country partnerships. Standard database and web-based searches were conducted for publications in English between 1990 and 2010. Studies containing full or … [Read more...] about Developed-developing country partnerships: Benefits to developed countries?
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CHW “Principles of Practice”
The Principles of Practice outlined in this document are intended as a framework for advocacy, programming and partnership between implementing NGOs, government and donor agencies working with key CHW cadres in countries for which rapid and urgent scale-up of CHW programs is a priority. They aim to guide NGOs to work with existing health structures through strong, long-term … [Read more...] about CHW “Principles of Practice”
Community health workers: an opportunity for reverse innovation
Prabhjot Singh and Jeffrey Sachs' Viewpoint (July 27, p 363) describes well the rationale for scaling-up a subsystem of community health workers (CHWs) in sub-Saharan Africa and the progress to date. It is well recognised that CHWs can bring multiple benefits to individuals and populations, and improve efficiency and equity within health systems. WHO now recommends an … [Read more...] about Community health workers: an opportunity for reverse innovation
‘‘A cup of tea with our CBD agent…’’: community provision of injectable contraceptives in Kenya is safe and feasible
In rural areas of Kenya, where the majority of the population lives, contraceptive use remains low compared with that in urban areas (37% vs. 47%). Inadequate access to family planning services in rural areas is partly due to fewer health facilities and the shortage of health care workers. Community-based access to injectable contraceptives can improve access for … [Read more...] about ‘‘A cup of tea with our CBD agent…’’: community provision of injectable contraceptives in Kenya is safe and feasible
The Role of Non-Traditional Health Workers in Oregon’s Health Care System
The Non-Traditional Health Worker (NTHW) Subcommittee embarked on a process to develop recommendations on core competencies and education and training requirements for NTHWs, as well as to advise on additional concepts regarding the role of NTHWs. Briefly, the Subcommittee defined the scope of work under the following four roles: Outreach and … [Read more...] about The Role of Non-Traditional Health Workers in Oregon’s Health Care System