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Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies

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In the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have played a key role in fighting malaria. As malaria cases go down, their role is changing. This study looked at how their work is being expanded to include other health services. Interviews with program leaders from eight countries showed that adding new tasks for CHWs can happen in different ways, depending on … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies

Cost and cost-effectiveness of pediatric home-based versus facility-based TB Preventive Treatment in Ethiopia (CHIP-TB)

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This study in Ethiopia compared two ways of giving tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment to children at risk: one at home and one at a health facility. Home-based care, provided by community health workers, was cheaper for both the health system and families. It also helped more children start treatment in most cases. While home visits may not fully replace clinic care, … [Read more...] about Cost and cost-effectiveness of pediatric home-based versus facility-based TB Preventive Treatment in Ethiopia (CHIP-TB)

Navigating double burden Community health workers in rural Dominican Republic living and working through the epidemiologic transition

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In rural Dominican Republic, community health workers (CHWs) are dealing with both infectious diseases and rising non-communicable diseases at the same time. In interviews, CHWs said they see themselves as leaders improving community health, but their work has become harder. Their roles have grown, yet they face low pay, heavy workloads, and added pressure due to gender … [Read more...] about Navigating double burden Community health workers in rural Dominican Republic living and working through the epidemiologic transition

Community health workers role in combating public health emergencies lessons from Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone has faced major health crises like Ebola, COVID-19, and mpox, which revealed how weak the health system is. Community Health Workers (CHWs) have played a key role in reaching people in remote areas, helping with contact tracing, public education, and keeping health services going. However, they face challenges like poor training, low pay, lack of supplies, and not … [Read more...] about Community health workers role in combating public health emergencies lessons from Sierra Leone

Community Health Workers Equipped with an mHealth Application Can Accurately Diagnose Hypertension in Rural Guatemala

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In rural Guatemala, a study tested whether community health workers (CHWs) using a mobile app could accurately diagnose high blood pressure (hypertension). CHWs assessed patients alongside doctors, and their results were very similar. The CHWs identified hypertension nearly as accurately as physicians, with over 90% agreement. This suggests that with the help of mobile tools, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Equipped with an mHealth Application Can Accurately Diagnose Hypertension in Rural Guatemala