Developing countries can generate effective solutions for today’s global health challenges. This paper reviews relevant literature to construct the case for international cooperation, and in particular, developed-developing country partnerships. Standard database and web-based searches were conducted for publications in English between 1990 and 2010. Studies containing full or … [Read more...] about Developed-developing country partnerships: Benefits to developed countries?
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Study on Health Extension Workers: Access to Information, Continuing Education and Reference Materials
This paper undertakes a study to make a needs assessment, define priorities and identify resources to plan appropriate CE programs and prepare reference materials. Method: The study was conducted in 27 woredas, 50 health posts (HP) and on 60 HEW in all regions where HEW have been already deployed. Results: Major problems identified … [Read more...] about Study on Health Extension Workers: Access to Information, Continuing Education and Reference Materials
Retrospective comparative evaluation of the lasting impact of a community-based primary health programme on under-5 mortality in villages around Jamkhed, India
The Comprehensive Rural Health Project (CRHP) is a community-based program that provides primary care services utilizing village health workers and mobile health teams. The researchers conducted an impact evaluation of CRHP on childhood mortality over the period of September 1992 and December 2007. They concluded that community-based programs such as CRHP can have a lasting … [Read more...] about Retrospective comparative evaluation of the lasting impact of a community-based primary health programme on under-5 mortality in villages around Jamkhed, India
Mobile Technology & Community Case Management- Solving the Last Mile in Health Care Delivery
This document is the report from a workshop that brought together public health and mobile technology experts. The group examined how the use of mobile phones and other related technology can improve health care delivery by supporting CHWs and integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) programs. The report presents scenarios that demonstrate how mobile technology can be used … [Read more...] about Mobile Technology & Community Case Management- Solving the Last Mile in Health Care Delivery
