This study assessed how community health workers (CHWs) improved malaria detection in the Dominican Republic. Using a statistical method (Freedom from Infection, FFI), researchers combined routine health data with CHW data from 33 facilities (2018–2022). Without CHW data, only 52% of facilities could confirm being malaria-free for about 13 months. Adding CHW data increased this … [Read more...] about Incorporating Community Case Management in Risk-Based Surveillance for Malaria Elimination in the Dominican Republic
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Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling study
This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of improving hypertension care in Africa. Two strategies were tested: expanding HIV clinics to treat hypertension (CCC) and adding community health worker (CHW) screenings for adults over 40. The results showed that both approaches could reduce heart disease, strokes, and deaths. CHW screening combined with CCC was the most effective, … [Read more...] about Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling study
Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda
This study tested a new way to distribute mosquito nets in Uganda using community health workers (CHWs) to fill gaps between mass distribution campaigns. In two villages, CHWs identified households needing nets. Only one village received the nets. The intervention village saw more children under five sleeping under nets, while coverage decreased in the control village. CHWs … [Read more...] about Targeted distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets by community health workers to sustain household coverage: A pilot feasibility study in Western Uganda
Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention
In Muslim-majority countries, infectious diseases like dengue and malaria are worsened by social and economic challenges. This review explores how Islamic principles like cleanliness, harm prevention, and community benefit can support disease prevention. It highlights the role of community health workers and religious leaders in promoting health education and vaccination, … [Read more...] about Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention
A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventions to be … [Read more...] about A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact