The community health framework is intended to support Ministries of Health in developing and strengthening programs for improved community health outcomes. The intention is for USAID missions and other advisors to use the framework to structure a dialogue, develop recommendations, and foster continuous learning with Ministries of Health. This presentation is a fantastic … [Read more...] about USAID Community Health Framework: Distilling decades of Agency experience to drive 2030 Global Goals
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Monitoring and Evaluating the Transition of Large-Scale Programs in Global Health
Monitoring and evaluating large-scale global health program transitions can strengthen accountability, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and promote learning about the transition process and how best to manage it. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for 4 main domains relevant to transitions— leadership, financing, programming, and service delivery—along with guiding … [Read more...] about Monitoring and Evaluating the Transition of Large-Scale Programs in Global Health
Make Me a Change Agent: A Multisectorial SBC Resource for Community Workers and Field Staff
This publication offers a curriculum that is designed to build the skills of community-level workers, such as community development agents, CHWs, and agriculture extension agents, to be more effective behavior change promoters in their communities. This guide was developed drawing on the experiences of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) specialists from multiple … [Read more...] about Make Me a Change Agent: A Multisectorial SBC Resource for Community Workers and Field Staff
How does context influence performance of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries? Evidence from the literature
Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly recognized as an integral component of the health workforce needed to achieve public health goals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Many factors intersect to influence CHW performance. However, research seldom focuses on the implications of context for CHW or programme performance. Understanding the socio-cultural, … [Read more...] about How does context influence performance of community health workers in low- and middle-income countries? Evidence from the literature
Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health workers: evidence from a literature review
In recent years, community health workers (CHWs) have received renewed attention in light of critical shortages in the health workforce and emphasis on strengthening primary healthcare systems for achieving global health goals. CHWs are generally assumed to be a less expensive alternative compared with other cadres of health workers, notably with regard to salary and incentives … [Read more...] about Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health workers: evidence from a literature review