Universal health coverage is achievable for even the poorest countries if they focus on expanding their primary healthcare (PHC) systems, which includes strong community outreach. Investing in PHC is cost-effective and can save millions of lives each year. However, many low- and middle-income countries prioritize funding for hospitals and specialized care over PHC, leading to … [Read more...] about The Investment Case for Strengthening Primary Healthcare and Community Health Worker Programs in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries
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Community Health Workers’ Continuance of Mobile Health Applications: An Extended Expectation Confirmation Model
This study explores why community health workers (CHWs) continue or discontinue using mobile health applications (MHAs) in primary care. Using a combination of expectation confirmation theory, the information system success model, and the consumer expectations model, the researchers developed a new framework to understand these factors. A survey of 459 CHWs confirmed several … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Continuance of Mobile Health Applications: An Extended Expectation Confirmation Model
Digital Tools for CHWs – Strengthening the community supply chain with data visibility
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in delivering primary health care to remote areas, but they often face challenges with accessing medicines and supplies. Research shows CHWs experience stockouts of essential items much more frequently than health facilities. This technical brief offers guidance to stakeholders—governments, donors, and health organizations—on … [Read more...] about Digital Tools for CHWs – Strengthening the community supply chain with data visibility
Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower
In this episode of "What is Global Health," Kyle Tong interviews Professor Bill Bower from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. They discuss lay health worker training, the current Tuberculosis landscape, and Bower's extensive global health experience. Bower, with 19 years of work in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, co-authored influential health guides and led … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower
On the Front Line: Investing in community health workers to improve health and nutrition
Community health workers are essential in reaching isolated and deprived communities. They ensure children get vaccinated, help parents understand the importance of immunization, and support pregnant women and new mothers with nutrition. These frontline workers, mostly women, also strengthen health systems to better handle future pandemics and disasters.This UNICEF brief … [Read more...] about On the Front Line: Investing in community health workers to improve health and nutrition