The USAID-sponsored Community Health Worker (CHW) Regional Meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 19 to 21, 2012, was attended by over 60 government and non- governmental (NGO) representatives from six African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia) as well as participants from international NGOs and organizations. The meeting was planned by … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Regional Meeting Report
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
1 million community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015
This editorial piece discusses the importance of community health workers in low-income countries and proposes a CHW scale-up in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve MDGs and the overarching aim of health for all. … [Read more...] about 1 million community health workers in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015
BASICS Pediatric HIV Tool-kit: Orphan and Vulnerable Children Situational Analysis Interview Guide for Community Groups
This is an interview guide for CHWs, PLHA Support Group Members, Village Health Committees and Community Dialogue Groups. It is written for Rwanda, but can be adapted for use in other countries affected by HIV/AIDS. It specifically addresses pediatric HIV case identification, and referral and care at the community level for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). … [Read more...] about BASICS Pediatric HIV Tool-kit: Orphan and Vulnerable Children Situational Analysis Interview Guide for Community Groups
Improving Performance of Community-Level Health and Nutrition Functionaries: A Review of Evidence in India
This review of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) III which highlights lack of supervision, poor worker motivation, and related issues as critical challenges. It shows that programs often focus on training but other performance factors such as supportive supervision, clear performance expectations and motivation and … [Read more...] about Improving Performance of Community-Level Health and Nutrition Functionaries: A Review of Evidence in India
Community-Based Care and Support within the APHIA II Nyanza project
APHIA (AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance) is a USAID-financed program in Kenya that works with the Ministry of Health and faith-based and community-based organizations to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and the fertility rate in Nyanza. Specifically, the project focuses on improving and expanding facility-based HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, reproductive health, … [Read more...] about Community-Based Care and Support within the APHIA II Nyanza project