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Involvement of Mitanins (female health volunteers) in active malaria surveillance, determinants and challenges in tribal populated malaria endemic villages of Chhattisgarh, India

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This paper presents the findings of a feasibility study assessing the use of Mitanins, community volunteers, in active Malaria Surveillance and the enabling factors and challenges of such an initiative. … [Read more...] about Involvement of Mitanins (female health volunteers) in active malaria surveillance, determinants and challenges in tribal populated malaria endemic villages of Chhattisgarh, India

Are village health volunteers as good as basic health staffs in providing malaria care? A country wide analysis from Myanmar, 2015

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This retrospective cohort study compares Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) and basic health staff (BHS) in the detection and treatment of malaria. The researchers find that VHVs are more accessible to mothers and children. … [Read more...] about Are village health volunteers as good as basic health staffs in providing malaria care? A country wide analysis from Myanmar, 2015

Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health

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Drawing on information from Brazil, India, South Africa and the United States, this report assesses the role of CHWs in fostering health system accountability to the community. … [Read more...] about Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health

Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health

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Drawing on information from Brazil, India, South Africa and the United States, this report assesses the role of CHWs in fostering health system accountability to the community. … [Read more...] about Report on the ‘Think-in’ on Community Health Worker Voice, Power, and Citizens’ Right to Health

A pilot study to evaluate home-based screening for the common non-communicable diseases by a dedicated cadre of community health workers in a rural setting in India

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This article reports the findings of a pilot study of home-based screening of common non-communicable diseases by community health workers in rural India. The pilot included screening over 6000 rural Indian residents by CHWs over a six-month period. … [Read more...] about A pilot study to evaluate home-based screening for the common non-communicable diseases by a dedicated cadre of community health workers in a rural setting in India