Authors: Sophie Witter, Lucia D'Ambruoso, Maria van der Merwe, Jennifer Hove, Nombuyiselo Nkalanga, Denny Mabetha, Gerhard Goosen, Jerry Sigudla, Stephen Tollman
This study looked at a program in rural South Africa that brought communities, health workers, and decision-makers together to learn and solve health problems. Over time, it helped build trust, improve teamwork, and strengthen the role of community health workers, making health services more responsive to local needs. The approach became part of the health system and adapted to challenges like COVID-19. The study shows that involving communities in learning and decision-making can improve primary health care, especially in low-resource settings.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, Digital health, Digital technology, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2026
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
Publisher May Restrict Access: No