health systems

It’s Time to Prioritize CHWs: A Decade of Economic Evaluation Evidence Suggests CHWs are More Cost-Effective Than Alternatives

This study reviewed 130 papers to see if community health workers (CHWs) provide good value for money in health programs. It found that CHW programs are cost-effective in most cases, especially when they are well-trained, supported, and linked to health facilities. Programs that combine CHWs with digital tools or cover several health areas work better than those focused on one … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Prioritize CHWs: A Decade of Economic Evaluation Evidence Suggests CHWs are More Cost-Effective Than Alternatives

Somalia’s health system faces severe challenges, with very low service coverage and a major shortage of health workers. A roundtable in Mogadishu brought together government, private sector, and civil society leaders to set priorities for the National Transformation Plan (2025–2029). Participants highlighted four key needs: expanding primary care through community health … [Read more...] about Transforming Health in Post-Conflict Somalia: Priorities from a Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on the 2025-2029 National Plan

Somalia’s health system faces major challenges due to weak governance and conflict. To improve services, two new efforts were introduced: the Marwo Caafimaad community health worker program and a digital reporting system using DHIS2. This study reviewed health data from 2018–2024 and gathered insights from interviews and focus groups. The results showed clear progress; … [Read more...] about Health Systems Governance in Somalia: An Examination of Validity, Digital Accountability, and Community Health Workforce through Mixed Methods Research

This study compared how community health workers (CHWs) are used in countries like Brazil and South Africa with their roles in several European nations. It found that while Europe has similar community-based roles, they are not well integrated into health systems. Countries that link these roles to broader health reforms and social care show the most promise, but few do this … [Read more...] about Community health workers: a comparative assessment of capacities of a global policy approach in selected European health systems

This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in the Philippines experience and respond to extreme weather events. Interviews with 51 CHWs showed that their community and household roles influence how they prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Many saw chances to play a stronger role in helping their communities but needed more training and resources. … [Read more...] about Community health worker contributions to climate resilient health systems: A qualitative study of how community health workers navigate extreme weather events in the Philippines