This article is based on ethnographic research (2019-2020) aimed at examining a new national CHW programme that has been introduced in Zambia. The results of this research uncovered similar problems suffered by the new CHW programmes to those that affected the programmes of the Alma-Ata era. Researchers discuss how these mistakes have been repeated and ask why the lessons of … [Read more...] about Health by the people, again? The lost lessons of Alma-Ata in a community health worker programme in Zambia
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Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
Commentary on “Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomised control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia,” by James Wintrup
In this commentary article, authors discuss the history of CHW policy in Zambia, where community health assistants and community health workers serve in distinct and separate roles. Additionally, authors address criticism of a previously published randomized control trial (RCT) which investigated the effect of job advertisement posters on the Zambian CHW workforce. Through this … [Read more...] about Commentary on “Promising careers? A critical analysis of a randomised control trial in community health worker recruitment in Zambia,” by James Wintrup
Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zambia
In 2018, the Financing Alliance for Health produced a series of fact cards providing key information on health landscapes, financing, and community health systems across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia. Zambia launched their Community Health Assistant program in 2012. In Zambia, CHAs earn approximately $465 U.S. dollars per month, and split their time … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zambia