As malaria cases drop in Cambodia, village malaria workers (VMWs) are seeing fewer patients. To keep them useful, this study tested if they could use new tools to check for other illnesses like dengue and bacterial infections. VMWs in 78 villages were trained to use two test kits. Over a year, they checked 2,425 patients. Only a small number tested positive for dengue or high … [Read more...] about Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia
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An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Many people around the world need rehabilitation services, and Community Health Workers (CHWs) can help provide this care. This study looked at CHWs in one area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to see what they know, how they feel, and what they do about rehabilitation services. The results showed that most CHWs had poor knowledge and did not practice rehabilitation well. However, most … [Read more...] about An Assessment of Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rehabilitation Services in a Dhaka District Sub-Unit
Impact of artificial intelligence in operations
India’s rural health system struggles with few doctors and poor facilities. Community Health Workers (CHWs) help fill this gap, especially in caring for pregnant women. This study looked at patient records to see how well CHWs are doing, focusing on things like regular visits and counseling. The results showed that these activities were linked to better health for mothers, such … [Read more...] about Impact of artificial intelligence in operations
Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
This study tested a new way to find cancer early in a rural, hilly area of Assam, India. Local community health workers (ASHAs) were trained to screen people for breast, oral, and cervical cancers during home visits. Nearly all the ASHAs took part and screened over 46,000 people, about 70% of those eligible. Most people agreed to be screened at home, and many followed up at … [Read more...] about Task Shifting to Community Health Workers for Home Based Early Detection of Cancers
Beyond Doctors and Hospitals: Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer Model -A New Paradigm for Global Health
In Nepal, Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs), (local women chosen by their communities), play a key role in delivering healthcare and education, especially in remote areas. Working closely with women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), they help improve health by sharing knowledge, connecting people to services, and supporting community-led action. This teamwork is an example … [Read more...] about Beyond Doctors and Hospitals: Nepal’s Female Community Health Volunteer Model -A New Paradigm for Global Health