In this article, mPowering reflects on learning from pre-existing CHW programs. First, they recognize CHWs who have support are more likely to make an impact on the communities they serve. In addition, the introduction of technology into many programs has presented opportunities to improve communication and data collection. The reflection … [Read more...] about How to Support Community Health Workers? Reflections on a year of global learning
mHealth and Technology
Ethiopia’s Community Health Workers Strengthen Skills and Improve Care Using Smartphones
In Ethiopia some CHWs are now receiving smartphones that aid them in providing care for patients as well as strengthening new skills they can use in their job. This technology is powered by a solar lantern that allows CHWs to use training modules at home that can be downloaded and used without connection. In addition, the lantern provides a source of light to study … [Read more...] about Ethiopia’s Community Health Workers Strengthen Skills and Improve Care Using Smartphones
Management challenges in mHealth: failures of a mobile community health worker surveillance programme in rural Nepal
The emerging field of mobile health (mHealth) consists of interventions that apply cellular phones and other mobile devices for healthcare purpose such as data collection, clinical decision support, self-care, and CHW management. This rapid expansion of mobile communications systems represents an opportunity to improve the productivity of community health workers in rural … [Read more...] about Management challenges in mHealth: failures of a mobile community health worker surveillance programme in rural Nepal
Mobile Technology in Support of Frontline Health Workers
This report summarizes current data from over 140 FHW-supported mHealth projects from developing countries to describe the emergent trends and best practices in the use of mobile phones, tablets, and technical platforms by FHWs over the last decade, understand the key considerations in choosing the type pf phone and platform and associated programmatic costs, present the … [Read more...] about Mobile Technology in Support of Frontline Health Workers
Cracking the Nut Health 2016: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems
The learning event, Cracking the Nut Health: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems took place July 18-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C., which focused on the three core themes: Using Measurement and Analytics to Improve Accountability, Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Resilience; and Scaling Technology and Innovation to Increase Impact. The … [Read more...] about Cracking the Nut Health 2016: The Role of Communities in Building Resilient Health Systems