In the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have played a key role in fighting malaria. As malaria cases go down, their role is changing. This study looked at how their work is being expanded to include other health services. Interviews with program leaders from eight countries showed that adding new tasks for CHWs can happen in different ways, depending on … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies
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The Role of Community Health Workers in Promoting the Use of Medicinal Plants for Disease Management
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect traditional healing with modern healthcare, especially in places with limited resources. This paper looks at how CHWs promote the use of medicinal plants to treat illnesses. It shares examples from different regions where CHWs have successfully helped communities use plant-based treatments. It also discusses the training, challenges, … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Promoting the Use of Medicinal Plants for Disease Management
Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon
In remote areas of French Guiana, a Mobile Public Health Team (MPHT) was created to improve healthcare access for multicultural Amazonian populations. The team, made up of nurses and community health mediators, provides health education and outreach, often working with community leaders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they reached over 6,000 people and conducted health promotion … [Read more...] about Title of the Community Case Study: Nurse-community health mediator pairs: a promising model for promoting the health of populations in remote areas of the French Amazon
Malaria elimination challenges in countries approaching the last mile: a discussion among regional stakeholders
Cambodia, Nepal, and Bhutan aim to eliminate malaria by 2025–2030 but face challenges like isolated outbreaks and imported cases. A 2022 outbreak in Cambodia, likely linked to forest workers, was quickly contained with support from village malaria workers and health centers. Nepal and Bhutan also reported outbreaks, often traced to migrant workers from India. Strengthening … [Read more...] about Malaria elimination challenges in countries approaching the last mile: a discussion among regional stakeholders
A Community-Driven Approach to Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the CHE Model
This case study looks at how India’s rural areas face healthcare challenges due to a lack of qualified professionals and changing health needs. It highlights the Community Health Entrepreneurs (CHEs) model, developed by the Healing Fields Foundation, where rural women are trained to provide preventive care, collect health data, and offer telehealth support. CHEs play a key role … [Read more...] about A Community-Driven Approach to Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the CHE Model