This review looked at different ways communities can be involved in improving health. It found strong evidence that community health workers and partnerships with faith-based organizations can help reduce health inequalities, especially in areas like heart disease prevention and cancer screening. The review also showed that culturally tailored approaches work better, but more … [Read more...] about Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
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Community health worker-supported oral health promotion in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of roles, interventions, and outcomes
This study reviewed how community health workers support oral health in low- and middle-income countries. It found that they help with education, home visits, screening for conditions like oral cancer, basic care, and referrals, sometimes using mobile tools. These efforts can improve access to care, but challenges like limited resources, weak referral systems, and lack of … [Read more...] about Community health worker-supported oral health promotion in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of roles, interventions, and outcomes
WHO guideline on health policy and system support to optimize community health worker programmes
This WHO guideline explains how to better support and use community health workers to strengthen health systems and improve access to care. It highlights that health worker shortages and uneven support for CHWs are major challenges, and that well-planned programs can help address these gaps. The guide stresses the need to understand community needs, properly train and support … [Read more...] about WHO guideline on health policy and system support to optimize community health worker programmes
Integrating community health workers into health systems: a step-by-step policy implementation guide
This guide explains how to bring community health workers into the health system in a clear and organized way. It walks decision-makers through key steps like understanding the current situation, involving the right people, setting goals, planning how to manage and fund the program, designing it to work in different situations, and tracking progress. The aim is to help … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers into health systems: a step-by-step policy implementation guide
Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Community Health Workers!
This course teaches community health workers how to understand and use artificial intelligence in their daily work. It covers what AI is, how it can support health care, how to protect people’s information, and how to think carefully about AI responses. The goal is to help community health workers use AI safely and responsibly, while combining it with their own judgement and … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Community Health Workers!