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Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia

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The BRCCH-EDCTP COVID-19 Initiative in Lesotho and Zambia explored community-based COVID-19 screening and testing strategies. In Lesotho, village health workers visited homes to screen for symptoms and offer testing, while in Zambia, community hubs provided testing to walk-in visitors. Both approaches successfully identified SARS-CoV-2 cases, with higher positivity rates among … [Read more...] about Creating access to SARS-CoV-2 screening and testing through community-based COVID-19 case-finding, observations from cross-sectional studies in Lesotho and Zambia

Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: A case study of Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia

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The purpose of this study was to identify different elements among community health worker programs that led to improved vaccination coverage in Senegal, Zambia, and Nepal. The study consisted of interviews and focus group discussions regarding the factors that led to successful early childhood immunization. Results found that implementation of a vaccination program consisted … [Read more...] about Success in vaccination programming through community health workers: A case study of Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia

Surveillance as a Core Intervention to Strengthen Malaria Control Programs in Moderate to High Transmission Settings

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This article sought to present perspectives, experiences, and best practices from national malaria control programs and international partners regarding surveillance as a core intervention (SACI) in moderate and high malaria transmission settings. Researchers contacted the following groups: a) experts in malaria surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation from national malaria … [Read more...] about Surveillance as a Core Intervention to Strengthen Malaria Control Programs in Moderate to High Transmission Settings

Community Health Worker programmes’ integration into national health systems: Scoping review

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The aim of this review was to present evidence on CHW programs’ integration into National Health Systems for improved health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Six CHW programs representing three SSA regions were purposely identified based on their deemed integration into respective National Health Systems. A scoping review on the identified programs was then conducted, and … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker programmes’ integration into national health systems: Scoping review

Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice

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The goal of this review was to compile research findings on the following questions: (1) How effective are CHW interventions at reaching the most disadvantaged groups in LMIC contexts? and (2) What evidence exists on whether and how these programs reduce health inequities in the populations they serve? Researchers explored six academic databases for recent (2014-2020) studies … [Read more...] about Community health workers and health equity in low- and middle-income countries: systematic review and recommendations for policy and practice