This rapid review explores the feasibility of community health workers (CHWs) administering vaccines to expand immunization access in under-reached communities. It identified 23 CHW cadres in 20 countries administering vaccines, facing challenges like inadequate training, supply chain issues, and heavy workload. To enhance immunization coverage, countries should ensure CHWs … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Vaccinators: A Rapid Review of the Global Landscape, 2000–2021
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Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
Community health workers, mainly women, play a vital role in improving health outcomes and equity, offering a good return on investment. However, many are unpaid, especially in the Africa region where over 80% are not salaried. Some countries use dual-cadre systems, combining paid and unpaid workers, to address health workers shortages. While volunteering can be positive, … [Read more...] about Labour conditions in dual-cadre community health worker programmes: a systematic review.
Advancing Community Health Worker Models In Health System Reforms: Policy Recommendations From The RADx-UP Initiative
Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in improving the health of historically marginalized populations by connecting healthcare systems with these communities. Lessons learned from CHW initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic can guide reforms in national healthcare policies, including proposed changes to the CMS’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CY24 PFS), in … [Read more...] about Advancing Community Health Worker Models In Health System Reforms: Policy Recommendations From The RADx-UP Initiative
Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and diabetes are a major global health challenge, surpassing infectious diseases in causing deaths. Despite this, funding for NCD care lags behind the growing burden. This report explores how digital tools can empower community health workers (CHWs) to address NCDs effectively. It highlights the importance of investing in CHWs … [Read more...] about Wiring the Community Health Worker: A Winning Strategy for NCD Care
The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of rural Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in improving access to health services and health outcomes. Fifteen studies from 10 countries were analyzed, indicating that rural CHW interventions increased household access to health services and … [Read more...] about The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review