This is a cross-sectional descriptive study examining the effectiveness of community health workers controlling vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district. The authors found that community health workers provide community-based surveillance that is critical to controlling vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district. … [Read more...] about Contribution of community health workers to surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases in the Obala health district
Community Involvement
Perspectives and experiences of community health workers in Brazilian primary care centers using m-health tools in home visits with community members
This research paper examines CHWs' experiences with m-health tools through interviewing CHWs in primary care centers in Brazil. While m-health tools can be particularly helpful in low- and middle-income countries, CHW input should be sought during the design phase of the tool. … [Read more...] about Perspectives and experiences of community health workers in Brazilian primary care centers using m-health tools in home visits with community members
Linking communities to formal health care providers through village health teams in rural Uganda: lessons from linking social capital
Global literature has shown that community health workers connect communities to formal health care services. This article investigates whether or not this holds true in Uganda by examining village health teams (VHTs). The paper suggests several factors that limit VHTs ability to effectively link communities to form health care services. … [Read more...] about Linking communities to formal health care providers through village health teams in rural Uganda: lessons from linking social capital
Book: Healthy Lives for Vulnerable Women and Children: Applying Health Systems Research
Tremendous challenges remain to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, including women, children, and adolescents, are able to enjoy the healthy lives and well-being promised in the Sustainable Development Goals. Much of their poor health is caused by poverty, gender, lack of education, and social marginalization as well as inaccessible healthcare services. Strong, … [Read more...] about Book: Healthy Lives for Vulnerable Women and Children: Applying Health Systems Research
Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight
This newly released report, titled ‘Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight’ examines how CHWs can successfully be integrated into national health systems, subsequently contributing towards efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage. By using a number of case studies from six organisations (Hope Through Health, Last Mile … [Read more...] about Practitioner Expertise to Optimise Community Health Systems: Harnessing Operational Insight
