In Tanzania, CHW programmes have become widely utilized to improve maternal health outcomes. This study documents how the Safer Deliveries program - a programme designed to address high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality by increasing rates of health facility delivery and postnatal care visits - was implemented, scaled and sustained in Zanzibar, . The article provides a … [Read more...] about Improving health facility delivery rates in Zanzibar, Tanzania through a large-scale digital community health volunteer programme: a process evaluation
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Working towards universal health coverage: a qualitative study to identify strategies for improving student enrolment for the pre-service training of nurses, midwives and community health workers in Nigerian health training institutions
As the Nigeran healthcare workforce grows, there is a need for a standardized development and maintenance strategy for health education facilities. This study assessed current student admissions and practices for nurses, midwives and community health workers at two health education facilities to identify strategies for improving student enrolment in CHW programs. … [Read more...] about Working towards universal health coverage: a qualitative study to identify strategies for improving student enrolment for the pre-service training of nurses, midwives and community health workers in Nigerian health training institutions
Needs assessment of community health workers to enhance efficient delivery of their services for community case management of malaria in Kenya.
Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. This study explored the needs of CHWs In Kenya, CHWs were leveraged to address management of malaria cases in communities (CCMm). The authors explored what CHWs need to sustain CCMm services. The found that program managers recognize the need for training and continuing education and that CHWs stressed the need … [Read more...] about Needs assessment of community health workers to enhance efficient delivery of their services for community case management of malaria in Kenya.
Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries
In 2018, infectious diseases were the leading cause of mortality in children younger than five years of age in sub‐Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Lack of proper nutrition contributed to 45% of deaths in children under five. To address these disparities, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) developed “integrated community case … [Read more...] about Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries
Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?
Epilepsy is a common disorder that disproportionately affects individuals living in LMICs. CHWs have proven to be key partners in maintaining adherence to treatment plans and medications, yet the cost of employing CHWs in epilepsy management has not been documented. This study found that CHWs are a cost‐effective intervention in epilepsy management. … [Read more...] about Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?