This report describes key issues in the implementation of Ghana's health workforce development plan, which aims to address morale and distribution challenges. Priority is being given to mid-level workers operating in community settings, and to incentive schemes to improve morale and retention. … [Read more...] about Country Case Study Ghana: Implementing a National Human Resources for Health Plan
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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
Training Community Health Workers: Using Technology and Distance Education
This paper provides an overview of programs that use technology and distance education to train CHWs in rural areas. Challenges identified in the paper include: consistent use of definitions; appropriate technology formats; access to technology; cultural competency of faculty; support for faculty and students; and quality assurance. The authors conclude that in order to be … [Read more...] about Training Community Health Workers: Using Technology and Distance Education
TB HIV Training Manual for Community Health Workers
This training manual assists community leaders and CHWs to provide correct information on TB and TB/HIV co-infection, as well as on stigma and discrimination. The training prepares CHWs to share information and answer questions about TB and TB/HIV co-infection, promote TB prevention, encourage people to go for TB diagnosis and treatment, and support adherence to TB treatment. … [Read more...] about TB HIV Training Manual for Community Health Workers
Scaling-up the Community-Based Health Workforce for Emergencies
From the World Health Organization: This Joint Statement was developed by the Global Health Workforce Alliance together with the WHO, IFRC, UNHCR, UNICEF and WHO. It aims at drawing attention to the vital role played by CHWs in emergency risk management; promoting the scale-up, training and involvement of CHWs; and reinforcing the community-based health workforce. … [Read more...] about Scaling-up the Community-Based Health Workforce for Emergencies