This study looked at whether community health workers (CHWs) in six African countries are providing the nutrition services outlined in national policies. Interviews with 735 CHWs and a review of policy documents showed gaps between what CHWs are supposed to do and what they actually deliver. While most CHWs provided child-focused services like Vitamin A, deworming, and … [Read more...] about Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon
This study explored how to better support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Buea Health District, Cameroon, especially during conflict and crisis. CHWs face major challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and displacement, which affect their work and well-being. Using interviews, group discussions, and storytelling, the study found that CHWs need better pay, working … [Read more...] about Strategies To Support Community Health Workers In The Fragile And Conflict-Affected Buea Health District, Cameroon
Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
This study looks at what helps or hinders the work of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in Bihar, India. Using interviews, it finds that ASHAs face different challenges depending on the task. Tasks like immunization, surveys, and escorting mothers to hospitals are prioritized because they come with incentives or are closely monitored. In contrast, home visits for … [Read more...] about Unpacking the Complex Determinants of the Performance of Accredited Social Health Activists in Bihar: A Qualitative Study
Q&A with Madeleine Ballard
Dr. Madeleine Ballard leads the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC), a global group working to make professional community health workers a standard part of healthcare. CHIC is making professional community health workers (proCHWs) the norm worldwide by changing guidelines, funding, and policy. She helps push for policies that improve care for both patients and health … [Read more...] about Q&A with Madeleine Ballard
Strategic optimisation of the allied health assistant workforce one step at a time: first step, workforce governance
Allied health assistants (AHAs) play an important role in supporting health services in Australia, but challenges remain in using their full potential. Better management and clearer structures are needed to help AHAs work effectively and safely. While some steps have been taken, like new recommendations in Victoria, more action is needed at both state and national levels to … [Read more...] about Strategic optimisation of the allied health assistant workforce one step at a time: first step, workforce governance