This WHO report focuses on the “train” aspect of the task-shifting idea of "treat, train, retain," in the effort to reduce the burden on existing healthcare professionals by shifting certain tasks to others such as CHWs. This paper outlines the WHO’s approach to the training crisis. … [Read more...] about Task shifting to tackle health worker shortages
HIV and AIDS
TB HIV Training Manual for Community Health Workers
This training manual assists community leaders and CHWs to provide correct information on TB and TB/HIV co-infection, as well as on stigma and discrimination. The training prepares CHWs to share information and answer questions about TB and TB/HIV co-infection, promote TB prevention, encourage people to go for TB diagnosis and treatment, and support adherence to TB treatment. … [Read more...] about TB HIV Training Manual for Community Health Workers
Task shifting in HIV/AIDS: opportunities, challenges and proposed actions for sub-Saharan Africa
This review paper examines key opportunities and challenges presented when task shifting is used to rapidly expand human resource capacity to address HIV/AIDS. Opportunities include: increasing access to life-saving treatment; improving workforce skills mix and health system efficiency; enhancing the role of the community; cost savings; and reducing attrition and international … [Read more...] about Task shifting in HIV/AIDS: opportunities, challenges and proposed actions for sub-Saharan Africa
Community health workers as a cornerstone for integrating HIV and primary healthcare
This paper describes the contribution of the non-governmental organization Zanmi Lasante (ZL) to scaling up HIV prevention and treatment and improving primary health care services in the public health system in Haiti. ZL’s model utilizes CHWs to supervise antiretroviral therapy and provide community outreach, including active case finding and outreach to marginalized … [Read more...] about Community health workers as a cornerstone for integrating HIV and primary healthcare
Engaging Men at the Community Level
This training manual helps participants develop and use activities at the community level to create a supportive environment for work related male engagement. It provides guidance on discussing HIV and AIDS, gender norms, gender equity and creating community action teams. … [Read more...] about Engaging Men at the Community Level