This review looked at how extreme heat affects community health workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries. It found that CHWs face serious risks like dehydration, exhaustion, and stress during heatwaves, yet they often lack training, proper equipment, and policy support to stay safe. Despite these challenges, their close ties with communities and commitment to service … [Read more...] about Supporting community health workers during extreme heat events: A CFIR-ERIC guided scoping review of implementation strategies in low- and middle-income countries
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Uptake of Medicaid Billing for Community Health Worker Services in Louisiana, 2022-2023
Louisiana Medicaid began reimbursing community health worker (CHW) services in 2022. An analysis of 2022–2023 data showed that over 10,000 people received about 17,000 CHW services, mostly in urban areas. Most visits involved screenings rather than ongoing support, and family or internal medicine clinics billed most of them. While this marks progress in recognizing CHWs’ work, … [Read more...] about Uptake of Medicaid Billing for Community Health Worker Services in Louisiana, 2022-2023
Digital health for Barangay Health Workers: a mixed-methods baseline assessment in Quezon, Philippines
In Quezon, Philippines, Barangay Health Workers are trusted and essential to community health but face low pay, limited training, and weak support systems. A study involving surveys and interviews found most workers own phones but need digital skills training. CARE is developing the HEAL Hub, a digital platform to help them with tasks like referrals and disease tracking. For … [Read more...] about Digital health for Barangay Health Workers: a mixed-methods baseline assessment in Quezon, Philippines
Health Systems Governance in Somalia: An Examination of Validity, Digital Accountability, and Community Health Workforce through Mixed Methods Research
Somalia’s health system faces major challenges due to weak governance and conflict. To improve services, two new efforts were introduced: the Marwo Caafimaad community health worker program and a digital reporting system using DHIS2. This study reviewed health data from 2018–2024 and gathered insights from interviews and focus groups. The results showed clear progress; … [Read more...] about Health Systems Governance in Somalia: An Examination of Validity, Digital Accountability, and Community Health Workforce through Mixed Methods Research
Community health workers: a comparative assessment of capacities of a global policy approach in selected European health systems
This study compared how community health workers (CHWs) are used in countries like Brazil and South Africa with their roles in several European nations. It found that while Europe has similar community-based roles, they are not well integrated into health systems. Countries that link these roles to broader health reforms and social care show the most promise, but few do this … [Read more...] about Community health workers: a comparative assessment of capacities of a global policy approach in selected European health systems