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The potential of a “next generation” of community health workers to accelerate progress in reaching Universal Health Coverage and Health for All (2026)
This article highlights how well-supported community health workers (CHWs) can help countries improve access to healthcare and achieve Universal Health Coverage. It argues that CHWs should be a key part of primary healthcare, with proper training, fair pay, equipment, supervision, and support to visit households regularly and provide essential healthRead more…
A nationwide study of community- versus facility-based management of malaria in Sierra Leone from 2019 to 2023 (2026)
This study analysed malaria case management in Sierra Leone between 2019 and 2023 using national health records. Of the 16.4 million reported fever cases, 90% were treated at health facilities, while 10% were managed by community health workers. The study found that people treated by community health workers were moreRead more…
Results From and Preliminary Validation of the Workplace-Related Community Health Worker Common Indicators in a Large-Scale Sample (2026)
This study assessed the working conditions of community health workers (CHWs) involved in a national COVID-19 response programme across the United States. Survey findings showed that CHWs generally had supportive supervisors, good working relationships with other health professionals, access to work facilities, and some involvement in workplace and community decisions.Read more…
Bridging the gap: Understanding the needs of community health volunteers to enhance palliative care delivery (2026)
This study explored the needs of community health volunteers (CHVs) providing palliative care in Mutungo Parish, Uganda. Interviews with eight CHVs revealed four main challenges: limited training in palliative care, shortages of medical supplies and transport support, difficulties communicating and coordinating care, and heavy workloads due to staff shortages. TheRead more…
Examining Differences in Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Based on Organizational Experience With CHWs: A Call for CHW Workforce Sustainability (2026)
This study examined whether organisations with established community health worker (CHW) programmes were better prepared to respond to public health emergencies than those that were still developing their programmes. Using data from 67 organisations involved in the United States’ COVID-19 response initiative (2021–2024), the study found that organisations with existingRead more…
Effects of community health worker-led interventions on cardiometabolic outcomes in vulnerable populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2026)
This review examined 30 studies involving more than 15,000 people to assess whether community health worker (CHW)-led programmes can help reduce the risk of heart disease and related conditions among vulnerable populations. The findings showed that these programmes helped lower blood pressure, with some small improvements in weight and bloodRead more…
Best Practices for Integrating Community Health Workers Into Care Teams and Organizations: Lessons From the Front Line (2026)
This study explored how community health workers (CHWs) were included in health organisations and care teams across seven sites in the United States. Interviews with 25 CHWs, programme staff and partners found that clear job roles, supportive leadership, good communication, teamwork and involving CHWs in decisions helped them become valuedRead more…
Shaping the Future: A CHW-Led Movement to Achieve Sustainability (2026)
This study examined how a training programme helped US health departments plan for the long-term future of their community health worker (CHW) workforce. Twenty of the 22 participating teams completed at least half of the training, and 18 developed goals for keeping CHW programmes running beyond short-term funding. The trainingRead more…
Pandemic era expansion of state laws governing the professionalization of community health workers (2026)
This study examined laws guiding the training, certification and professional development of community health workers (CHWs) across 54 US jurisdictions between 2019 and 2024. It found that more jurisdictions introduced clearer definitions of CHW roles, certification and training requirements during this period. However, fewer required formal education qualifications. The studyRead more…
“Invest in Us!” Exploring the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Community Health Worker Workforce (2026)
This study explored what helps community health workers (CHWs) keep their jobs and remain part of organisations over the long term, based on 27 interviews with CHWs, programme staff and partners involved in a US COVID-19 response initiative. It found that organisations differed in how well they understood and usedRead more…
Key Elements of a Community-Engaged Approach to Evaluating a Nationwide Community Health Worker Program (2026)
This study describes how a nationwide community health worker programme in the United States was evaluated between 2021 and 2024, with CHWs actively involved in leading the process. The approach helped assess the programme while ensuring that the experiences of CHWs and the communities they serve were considered. However, limitedRead more…
Involving Community Health Workers as Evaluation Leaders in a National Community Health Worker Initiative (2026)
This study examined how Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped evaluate a US initiative that supported communities during COVID-19 and prepared them for future health emergencies. CHWs took leadership roles in assessing the programme, helping ensure that the findings reflected the real needs and experiences of the communities they served. AlthoughRead more…
Integrated work processes between community health workers and vector control agents: a scoping review (2026)
This review explored how Community Health Workers and vector control workers can work together in primary healthcare. It found that involving both groups in planning and carrying out health activities could improve coordination, reduce gaps in services, and strengthen efforts to control diseases spread by insects such as mosquitoes. However,Read more…
A scoping review: Community health workers engagement in mosquito borne disease prevention activities (2026)
This review examined 14 studies on how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases. It found that CHWs support communities through health education, early detection of illness, encouraging people to complete treatment, community mobilisation, and mosquito control activities. However, their work is often limited by inadequate training,Read more…
Accredited Social Health Activists and their contribution to maternal healthcare service utilisation in India a systematic review (2026)
This review examined how India’s Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) have helped improve maternal healthcare between 2005 and 2025. The findings showed that their work contributed to more antenatal care visits and hospital births. However, challenges such as inconsistent training, delayed payments, heavy workloads, and limited support affected their workRead more…
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding End-of-Life Care: A Preliminary Study of Community Health Workers in Virginia (2026)
This study explored what Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Virginia know and how prepared they feel to support people nearing the end of life. The findings showed that workers generally understood palliative and hospice care and had positive attitudes towards it, but many lacked confidence in carrying out specific tasks.Read more…
A Structured Human-Centered Design Process for Integrating Community Health Worker Insights Into Program Policy in Pakistan (2026)
This study involved female Community Health Workers (CHWs) supporting polio vaccination in Pakistan. It gave them an opportunity to share ideas on how to improve the vaccination programme. More than 400 CHWs took part directly, submitting 181 ideas, of which nine were selected for implementation. The workers said the processRead more…
How Healthy Are Community Health Workers: Findings from a Chicago-Area Survey (2026)
This study examined the health and well-being of 179 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Chicago area. The findings showed that many CHWs faced mental health challenges, poor sleep, and limited emotional support. Nearly one-third reported fair or poor health, while about 62% had delayed medical care because of theRead more…
Savoring the service: A qualitative study of Latine community health workers’ health promotion efforts (2026)
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) in California find strength and motivation in their work supporting Latino communities. Thirty CHWs were asked to reflect on their experiences helping others. They described rewarding moments, personal strengths that helped them cope with difficulties, challenges in their work, and the importanceRead more…
Somalia’s new community health strategy: Strengthening primary health care and health system resilience (2026)
This study reviewed Somalia’s new Community Health Strategy, which aims to improve access to basic health services, especially in rural and underserved communities. The strategy plans to expand Community Health Worker programmes, strengthen links between communities and health facilities, improve training and supervision, and increase coordination among health partners. ItRead more…
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